The Photometry Institute is designed as an intensive, two-day, interactive experience that will allow participants to learn hands-on using the LRC’s extensive, NVLAP (National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program) accredited photometric laboratories and equipment (LRC’s NVLAP lab code: 200480-0). The course will include lectures, equipment demonstrations, and laboratory exercises, guided by the LRC’s expert faculty and staff. The Institute will run from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM each day and will be held at the LRC’s facilities in Troy, New York. Topics covered in the Institute will include:

Photometry – terminology and definitions, lighting calculations

Photometric equipment set up and calibration

Measurement of light – use of photometric equipment including an integrating sphere, goniometer, and spectrometers

Colorimetry – terminology and definitions, measurements, and calculations

NVLAP and laboratory practices

Solid-state lighting testing and measurement including LM 79, LM 80, and LM 82

Photometry data review, interpretation, and reporting

Enroll now for the next Photometry Institute, October 24-25, 2012!

Request more information from Daniel Frering, Manager of Education

Who are the instructors?

Instructors for The Photometry Institute will include a number of LRC faculty and staff:

Andrew Bierman, MS, LC — Professor Bierman is a senior research scientist at the LRC and an expert in photometry, lighting measurement, and lighting controls. He is currently conducting research in the areas of mesopic vision (vision at low light levels), color vision, lighting controls, measurement of lighting efficiency, the development of improved photosensor technology, and an energy-efficient, load-shedding ballast for fluorescent lighting systems. Professor Bierman is one of our country's leading experts in photometric measurement and is the head of the LRC’s photometric laboratories.

N. Narendran, PhD — Dr. Narendran is a professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the LRC's director of research. Dr. Narendran teaches the Physics of Light class, which includes photometry and optics within LRC’s graduate education program. Dr. Narendran is well known throughout the lighting industry for his pioneering research and educational activities in the field of solid-state lighting. Dr. Narendran leads a team of researchers and educators in the area of solid-state lighting at the LRC and conducts research and educational programs to accelerate the development and market transformation of this promising technology. He teaches the Physics of Light course in the LRC's graduate education program. In addition, he has developed and taught courses in optics, LEDs, and fiber optic lighting. Dr. Narendran has authored or co-authored more than 75 articles in archival journals and proceedings and holds several patents. He is a Fellow of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.

Mark S. Rea, PhD —Dr. Rea is the director of the LRC and an expert in human vision, lighting engineering, human factors, photobiology, psychology, and light and health. He is the author of more than one-hundred scientific and technical articles related to vision, lighting engineering, and human factors and was the editor-in-chief of the 8th and 9th editions of the IESNA Lighting Handbook. His current research projects include the development of new metrics to improve the acceptance of energy-efficient lighting technologies, the study of the effects of light on circadian disruption, and research on reducing the market barriers to widespread use of energy-efficient lighting. Dr. Rea has conducted groundbreaking research in the areas of human visual performance, visual efficacy at nighttime light levels, and light and human health. His exceptional research expertise and experience along with his outstanding leadership and management capabilities will be a great asset to this course.

Yiting Zhu, PhD — Dr. Zhu is a lead research specialist at the LRC. She conducts research in the area of LEDs and energy-efficient lighting technologies; optical modeling and design; and advanced phosphors for LED systems. Dr. Zhu is an expert in optical design software and has modeled and designed many optical systems for LED luminaires. She leads the LRC’s photometry efforts including NVLAP accreditation process. She manages the LRC’s product testing capabilities and leads the measurement and evaluation of a variety of types of lighting systems.

How much does the Institute cost?

Lamp testingFor New York State Residents:
For New York State residents who register by September 24, 2012, the course fee is $600. The fee for registration for New York State residents after September 24, 2012 is $700.

For Those Outside New York State:
For people living outside New York State, who register by September 24, the course fee is $1200. The fee for registration after September 24, 2012 is $1400.

To reserve your place at the two-day Photometry Institute, fill out the registration form and include a deposit of $300 for New York State residents or $600 for those outside New York State (balance due by course date). The course fee includes continental breakfasts and buffet lunches as well as all course materials and manuals. The LRC will also supply all lighting materials and equipment to be used during the Institute.

Participants will earn 2 CEUs (continuing education units) for attending the Photometry Institute and will receive a continuing education certificate in photometry.

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