Background
This Symposium will focus on recent research and developments in physical photometry and colorimetry, particularly on applications of imaging luminance measurement devices, including near-field goniophotometers, for measurement of light sources, luminaires, displays, and lighting environments. Another focus will be on the measurement of spectral characteristics of photometers and colorimeters, including the degree of the V(lambda) match (the f1’), whose uncertainty is often questioned. Other topics of new developments in physical photometry and colorimetry will also be covered. The meeting is organized by CIE Division 2 and hosted by INRIM (Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica) in Turin, Italy.  There will be CIE Division 2 meetings in conjunction with this Symposium.

The Goals 
To discuss and summarize the state of the art of recent developments in physical photometry and colorimetry, with special emphasis on applications of imaging devices for photometry and colorimetry, and measurements of spectral characteristics of photometers and colorimeters. The outcomes of the symposium will be utilized as recommendations for future work in Division 2.




Who should attend
This meeting is open to everyone with an interest in any aspect of physical photometry and colorimetry, thus measurement of visible radiation and color. Early registration is recommended to ensure adequate space and support, and to allow adequate distribution and review of relevant documents.




Venue
The CIE Expert Symposium and Division 2 meetings will be held at Hotel Concord (Via Lagrange 47 in Turin, (www.atahotels.it/concord/) in the heart of downtown Turin, very close to via Roma and Piazza Castello, conveniently located from railway station and bus terminal to airport.




Call for Papers
The two-day Symposium will feature Invited and Contributed Papers. Ample time will be available for round-table discussions. Poster session may be held depending on number of papers received.

Papers should deal with one of the following subjects:

• Characterization and/or improvements of imaging photometers and colorimeters

• Applications of imaging luminance measurement devices for photometry and colorimetry (for light sources, displays, luminaires, etc.)

• Measurement of spectral responsivity and f1’ of photometers / colorimeters and uncertainty evaluation

• Other developments of new techniques in photometry and colorimetry, including improvements in spectroradiometry (for photometry and colorimetry) and object color measurement

 

Related meeting
A General meeting of Division 2 (Physical Measurement of Light and Radiation) as well as Technical Committee meetings will take place July 9-11, 2008, immediately following the Symposium; details are available here. 

On July 9-10, the International Symposium “Road surface photometric characteristics: measurement systems and results”, organized by CIE Division 4, will be held at Starhotel Majestic (Corso VIttorio Emanuele 54 in Turin, www.starhotels.com), in the same building of  the Hotel Concord. Details of this event are available here.