Innovative Microscope Poised to Propel Optogenetics Studies
A newly developed microscope is providing scientists with a greatly enhanced tool to study how neurological disorders such as epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease affect neuron communication. The...
View ArticleThe Optical Society and DPG Name Gerd Leuchs Winner of the 2018 Herbert...
The Optical Society (OSA) and the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft (DPG) today announce that the 2018 Herbert Walther Award will be presented to Gerd Leuchs, Max Planck Institute for the Science of...
View ArticleRecognize Experience, Professional Accomplishments and Service with OSA...
The Optical Society (OSA), the leading global professional association in optics and photonics, encourages well-established OSA Members to submit a request for the OSA Senior Member Designation. This...
View ArticleNational Photonics Initiative Applauds Release of NAS Report on Intense...
The National Photonics Initiative (NPI), an alliance of top scientific societies uniting industry and academia to raise awareness of photonics, today applauded a recent study entitled “Opportunities in...
View ArticleInnovative System Images Photosynthesis to Provide Picture of Plant Health
Researchers have developed a new imaging system that is designed to monitor the health of crops in the field or greenhouse. The new technology could one day save farmers significant money and time by...
View ArticleCongressional Briefing on the Future of Lasers In America
The American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in Collaboration with the National Photonics Initiative (NPI) are hosting a Congressional briefing, “Lasers for America: Driving Advancements in...
View ArticleGlass with Switchable Opacity Could Improve Solar Cells and LEDs
Using nanoscale grass-like structures, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania have created glass that lets through a large amount of light while appearing hazy. This is the first...
View ArticleThe Optical Society Congratulates 20 Members Elected as 2017 National Academy...
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has elected 20 Members of The Optical Society with the rank of NAI Fellowon 12 December 2017. This election brings the total of NAI Fellows to 912 from over 250...
View ArticleNPI and NAS Host Panel Discussion on Future of Ultrafast Lasers in the U.S.
The National Academies of the Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NAS) and the National Photonics Initiative (NPI) will host a special panel discussion on the recent NAS reporter entitled “Reaching for...
View ArticleNew Type of Smart Windows Use Liquid to Switch from Clear to Reflective
Researchers have demonstrated prototype windows that switch from reflective to clear with the simple addition of a liquid. The new switchable windows are easy to manufacture and could one day keep...
View ArticleApplication Period Open for 2018 Siegman International School on Lasers
The Siegman International School on Lasers is a weeklong, immersive program, providing students with an in-depth learning environment on lasers and their applications. The application period is now...
View ArticleThe Optical Society Announces the 2018 OIDA Executive Forum
The Optical Society (OSA) in conjunction with OFC will hold the annual, OIDA Executive Forum, an exclusive event for business leaders in networking and communications technology. The OIDA Executive...
View ArticlePowerful New Tool for Looking for Life Beyond Earth
NASA has developed an innovative new spectroscopy instrument to aid the search for extraterrestrial life. The new instrument is designed to detect compounds and minerals associated with biological...
View Article2018 OSA BioMedical Congress to Highlight Ever Increasing Role of Optics in...
Today’s optical technologies can be used for imaging and sensing everything from molecules to man. The OSA BioMedical Congress will be held from 2-6 April in Hollywood, Florida. The Congress is...
View ArticleNew Lensless Camera Creates Detailed 3D Images Without Scanning
Researchers have developed an easy-to-build camera that produces 3D images from a single 2D image without any lenses. In an initial application of the technology, the researchers plan to use the new...
View ArticlePhAST/Laser Focus World Innovation Award Goes to Coherent, Inc.
The Photonic Applications, Systems and Technologies (PhAST) Conference and Laser Focus World magazine are pleased to announce that Coherent, Inc. has been selected as the recipient of this year’s...
View ArticleCongressional Briefing on the Future of Lasers In America
The American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in Collaboration with the National Photonics Initiative (NPI) are hosting a Congressional briefing, “Lasers for America: Driving Advancements in...
View ArticleGlass with Switchable Opacity Could Improve Solar Cells and LEDs
Using nanoscale grass-like structures, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania have created glass that lets through a large amount of light while appearing hazy. This is the first...
View ArticleThe Optical Society Congratulates 20 Members Elected as 2017 National Academy...
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has elected 20 Members of The Optical Society with the rank of NAI Fellowon 12 December 2017. This election brings the total of NAI Fellows to 912 from over 250...
View ArticleNPI and NAS Host Panel Discussion on Future of Ultrafast Lasers in the U.S.
The National Academies of the Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NAS) and the National Photonics Initiative (NPI) will host a special panel discussion on the recent NAS reporter entitled “Reaching for...
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