Optical systems are ubiquitous in modern society, from medical sciences to space exploration, telecommunications, information processing and inumerous industrial and military applications of all kinds. This 2nd edition of PHOTOPTICS will feature 3 different tracks on Optics, Photonics and Lasers, covering both theoretical and practical aspects. Researchers, engineers and practitioners interested in any of these fields are welcome to join us in Lisbon and present their work on new methods or technologies, advanced prototypes, systems, tools and techniques, as well as general survey papers indicating future directions.Conference Areas:Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas:1. OPTICS 2. PHOTONICS 3. LASERS AREA 1: OPTICS Fiber OpticsBiomedical OpticsComputational Optical Sensing and ImagingOptical InstrumentationOptics in Astronomy and AstrophysicsSpectroscopy, Imaging and MetrologyOptical Communications and NetworkingArtificial VisionPhotorefractive Effects, Materials, and DevicesSystem Reliability and SecurityAREA 2: PHOTONICS Display TechnologyOrganic and BiophotonicsMEMS and NanophotonicsMicrowave PhotonicsPower PhotonicsPhotonic and Optoelectronic Materials and DevicesPhotonic in Communications and SwitchingUltrafast Electronics, Photonics and OptoelectronicsGreen PhotonicsPhotodetectors, Sensors and ImagingAREA 3: LASERS High Intensity Lasers and High Field PhenomenaQuantum Electronics and Laser ScienceQuantum Information and MeasurementBiomedical and Therapeutic Laser ApplicationsOptoelectronicsLaser MicroscopyFiber Lasers and ApplicationsWaveguide LasersSemiconductor Lasers and LEDsWeapons and Military TechnologyPlasma TechnologiesConference Chair:Paulo A. Ribeiro, CEFITEC/FCT/UNL, PortugalProgram Chair:Maria Raposo, CEFITEC/FCT/UNL, Portugal Important Dates:Regular PapersPaper Submission: July 29, 2013 Authors Notification: October 23, 2013 Camera Ready and Registration: November 6, 2013 PHOTOPTICS SecretariatAddress: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A, 2º esq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 100 033 Fax: +44 203 014 9464