Innovative Light-Delivery Technique Improves Biosensors
There is a continuing need for practical chip-based sensors that can be used at the point of care to detect cancer and other diseases. An innovative way to inject light into tiny silicon microdisks...
View ArticleCLEO 2018 Concludes with Breakthroughs in Research and Applied Innovations
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA — The Optical Society (OSA) announced today that CLEO 2018 (CLEO) has concluded with nearly 4,400 attendees, a growing exhibit with over 200 companies and 2,231 research and...
View ArticleThe Optical Society, Materials Research Society and SPIE Announce 2018-2019...
The Optical Society (OSA), the Materials Research Society (MRS) and SPIE are pleased to announce the selection Benjamin Isaacoff and Dylan Rittman as 2018-2019 Congressional Fellows. The Congressional...
View ArticleElectron Tomography Technique Leads to 3D Reconstructions at the Nanoscale
Scientists recently found a way to harness the power of TEM to measure the structure of a material at the highest possible resolution – determining the 3D position of every individual atom.
View ArticleNovel Power Meter Opens the Door for In-Situ, Real-Time Monitoring of...
Traditional laser power meters, however, are often bulky in size and slow in response time. Power measurements can also only be taken separately, interrupting the manufacturing process. Now, a group of...
View ArticleOSA to Launch New Gold Open-Access Journal, OSA Continuum
The Optical Society (OSA) today announced it will begin publishing a new Open-Access journal, OSA Continuum, in September 2018. The new Journal will accept contributions from the broad optics and...
View ArticleNational Photonics Initiative Applauds Inclusion of New Quantum Resources in...
The science and application of light, today applauded the Senate Armed Services Committee for including additional resources to support quantum technology research in the National Defense Authorization...
View ArticleThe Optical Society Announces Plenary Program for 2018 OSA Imaging and...
The OSA Imaging and Applied Optics Congress will host two plenary presentations featuring virtual reality innovator, Paul Debevec, and exoplanet researcher, Laurent Pueyo.
View ArticleSerial Entrepreneur and Laser Pioneer, Jason Eichenholz, to Deliver OSA Light...
The Optical Society (OSA), the leading global professional association in optics and photonics, will host the latest ‘Light the Future’ speaker series on 26 June, 8:00 – 9:00 A.M. ET during OSA’s...
View ArticleTransparent, Conductive Films Promising for Developing Flexible Screens
Researchers have demonstrated large-scale fabrication of a new type of transparent conductive electrode film based on nanopatterned silver. Smartphone touch screens and flat panel televisions use...
View ArticleThe Optical Society Applauds the House Science Committee’s Intent to...
The Optical Society (OSA) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Committee for announcing its intent to introduce quantum legislation. Yesterday, the...
View ArticleThe Optical Society Announces 2018 Class of Senior Members
The Optical Society (OSA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the approval of 169 new Senior Members — an OSA distinction that provides well-established individuals recognition for their...
View ArticleAnna Consortini Recognized with The Optical Society 2018 Robert E. Hopkins...
The Optical Society (OSA) is pleased to name Anna Consortini, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy the 2018 Robert E. Hopkins Leadership Award recipient. Dr. Consortini is recognized for her...
View ArticleThe Optical Society Presents the 2018 Charles Hard Townes Award
The Optical Society (OSA) is pleased to name Peter Fritschel, Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA the 2018 Charles Hard Townes Award...
View ArticleOptics Leaders Announced as Visionary Speakers for 2018 FIO + LS Meeting
Leveraging the intersection between science and applications, conference highlights research in automotive technologies, nanophotonics and plasmonics, quantum computing and virtual reality and...
View ArticleFluorescence Imaging Technique Goes from Micro to Macro, Moves Closer to Clinic
Researchers have scaled up a powerful fluorescence imaging technique used to study biological processes on the cellular level. Previously limited to samples just millimeters in area, the expanded...
View ArticleThe Optical Society Applauds the U.S. Congress for Action on Quantum...
The Optical Society (OSA) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for approving the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018.
View ArticleSpectral Cloaking Could Make Objects Invisible Under Realistic Conditions
Researchers and engineers have long sought ways to conceal objects by manipulating how light interacts with them. A new study offers the first demonstration of invisibility cloaking based on the...
View ArticleOSA Imaging and Applied Optics Congress 2018 Closes with Strong Attendance,...
The 2018 OSA Imaging and Applied Optics Congress (AIO/IS) concluded in Orlando, Florida where imaging technologies are embraced throughout the area from its theme parks to the local industry. With 625...
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