Researchers Pinpoint Promising Approach for Analyzing Atmospheric Particles...
A new analysis has revealed that advanced satellite-based instrument capabilities are needed for global monitoring of microscopic particles, or aerosols, in the stratospheric layer of the atmosphere.
View ArticleThe Optical Society Awards Eli Yablonovitch the 2019 Frederic Ives...
The Optical Society (OSA), the leading global professional association in optics and photonics, today announced that the 2019 Frederic Ives Medal/Jarus W. Quinn Prize will be presented to Eli...
View ArticleGenerosity of OSA Past Presidents Brings Endowed Chairs in Optical Sciences...
Gifts from James C. Wyant, Joseph and Hon Mai Goodman, Robert R. Shannon highlight generosity and support of optics and photonics community
View ArticleThe Optical Society Names Alllister I. Ferguson 2019 Robert E. Hopkins...
The Optical Society (OSA) is pleased to name Allister I. Ferguson, University of Strathclyde, U.K. the 2019 Robert E. Hopkins Leadership Award recipient.
View ArticleThe Optical Society Names Govind P. Agrawal 2019 Max Born Award Recipient
The Optical Society (OSA) is pleased to name Govind P. Agrawal, University of Rochester, U.S.A., as the 2019 recipient of the Max Born Award.
View ArticleOSA Elects 2010 Vice President, Tony F. Heinz
The Optical Society (OSA) is pleased to announce that its members have elected Tony F. Heinz of Columbia University in New York as its 2010 vice president.
View ArticleTechnological Breakthroughs in Data Center Connectivity, 5G and IoT, and Much...
OFC 2019 returns to San Diego, California to set the stage as the single-most important annual event in optical communications. More than 15,000 executives, technical experts, academia, media and...
View ArticleStatement on Proposed Declaration of Humankind's Rights
As Chief Executive Officer of The Optical Society (OSA), I am pleased to sign the statement proposing a Universal Declaration of Humankind’s Rights to include future generations, which will support...
View ArticleEnvironmentally Stable Laser Emits Exceptionally Pure Light
Researchers have developed a compact laser that emits light with extreme spectral purity that doesn’t change in response to environmental conditions. The new potentially portable laser could benefit a...
View ArticleNew Progress Toward Chip-Based Ghost Imaging
For the first time, researchers have shown that the non-conventional imaging method known as ghost imaging can be performed using a low-cost, chip-based light-illuminating device.
View ArticleOFC 2019 to Showcase Optical Innovations in Data Center Networks for Key...
OFC 2019, 3-7 March 2019 in San Diego, California, U.S.A., encompasses the entire ecosystem for data center networking and connectivity, addressing the needs of service and content providers as well as...
View ArticleResearchers Pinpoint Promising Approach for Analyzing Atmospheric Particles...
A new analysis has revealed that advanced satellite-based instrument capabilities are needed for global monitoring of microscopic particles, or aerosols, in the stratospheric layer of the atmosphere.
View ArticleThe Optical Society Awards Eli Yablonovitch the 2019 Frederic Ives...
The Optical Society (OSA), the leading global professional association in optics and photonics, today announced that the 2019 Frederic Ives Medal/Jarus W. Quinn Prize will be presented to Eli...
View ArticleGenerosity of OSA Past Presidents Brings Endowed Chairs in Optical Sciences...
Gifts from James C. Wyant, Joseph and Hon Mai Goodman, Robert R. Shannon highlight generosity and support of optics and photonics community
View ArticleThe Optical Society Names Allister I. Ferguson 2019 Robert E. Hopkins...
The Optical Society (OSA) is pleased to name Allister I. Ferguson, University of Strathclyde, U.K. the 2019 Robert E. Hopkins Leadership Award recipient.
View ArticleThe Optical Society Names Govind P. Agrawal 2019 Max Born Award Recipient
The Optical Society (OSA) is pleased to name Govind P. Agrawal, University of Rochester, U.S.A., as the 2019 recipient of the Max Born Award.
View ArticleThe Optical Society Names Michael D. Morse the 2019 William F. Meggers Award...
The Optical Society (OSA) is pleased to name Michael D. Morse, University of Utah, U.S.A., the 2019 William F. Meggers Award recipient.
View ArticleNew Laser Methods Create Dazzling Colors on Metals
In a new study, researchers describe how to use a single commercially available laser to achieve three techniques for laser colorization on metal, making the techniques more practical for a wide range...
View ArticleThermally-Painted Metasurfaces Yield Perfect Light Absorbers for High-Tech...
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio report their insights into how colors are generated on heated metal surfaces and apply those findings to create a nickel thin-film that...
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