FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - FEBRUARY 23, 2005
Carleton Selects Optiwave for Cutting Edge Research
OTTAWA , ONTARIO --- Optiwave Systems Inc., the leading provider of innovative software design tools for photonics, today has announced its optical simulation software tools have been selected for use at Carleton University 's new Laboratory for Laser Induced Photonic Structures (CLLIPS).
Dr. Jacques Albert, Canada Research Chair in Advanced Photonic Components, and director of CLLIPS, has selected Optiwave design tools to meet his ground-breaking research needs. "After a rigorous review process, Optiwave emerged as the clear choice for the photonics research work we are doing here at Carleton University ," noted Dr. Albert. "The CLLIPS lab was opened at the beginning of December and is anticipating world-class research results, thanks to partnerships such as this."
Optiwave tools will be used to investigate novel power monitors in complex planar lightwave circuits. "We are proud to be a part of this innovative research initiative at Carleton University , " said Jan Jakubczyk, President and CEO of Optiwave Corporation. "A number of our customers are academic researchers, and we value the importance of the landmark work Dr. Albert is conducting through CLLIPS."
About Optiwave
With an unparalleled suite of design and simulation software tools, Optiwave is the leading provider of innovative software design tools for photonics . Optiwave delivers "competitive advantage by design" to hundreds of leading high-technology businesses, research institutions, universities and government agencies worldwide. Optiwave is a privately held entity headquartered in Ottawa , Canada . For additional information, visit www.optiwave.com .
About Carleton University
Carleton University is a dynamic research and learning institution located in Ottawa , Canada . The University is a national leader in the study of public affairs and management, and high technology, as well as a leading innovator in undergraduate education. Carleton University offers outstanding programs in both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the major disciplines of the Arts and Social Sciences, Science, Engineering and Design and Public Affairs and Management. With approximately 23,000 full and part-time students and over 2,000 faculty and staff, Carleton University has a vibrant work and learning environment, with close ties to the region's business, cultural, government, and high technology communities. For additional information, visit www.carleton.ca Laboratory for Laser Induced Photonic Structures (CLLIPS).
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