There will be a number of invited plenary lectures as well as contributed talks and poster sessions. Contributions are invited in any area of optics. A Trade Exhibition is planned. The conference will be held at the Nth Tce. campus of the University of Adelaide with the trade exhibit and poster sesions in the student union. December is early summer and Adelaide is at its best, surrounded by clean beaches and excellent wine-growing districts.
Breakfast is available separately.
Participants who so wish should confirm their intention to take this accommodation at registration using the form on the conference web-page. Rundle St. with a large variety of cafes and restaurants is nearby. A wide variety of hotels is available close to the University and participants who opt for this should make their own arrangements. A list of suggestions will be made available on the conference web-page. The discount fee applies for registration payments received by 1 September 1997 .