The OSA Foundation Announces Recipient of the 2021-2022 Thomas F. Deutsch...
The OSA Foundation is pleased to name Markus Seeger, Technical University of Munich, Germany as the 2021-2022 recipient of the Thomas F. Deutsch Fellowship.
View ArticleResearchers Acquire 3D Images with LED Room Lighting and a Smartphone
In The Optical Society (OSA) journal Optics Express, researchers demonstrate that 3D optical imaging can be performed with a cell phone and LEDs without requiring any complex manual processes to...
View ArticleResearchers Develop Laser-Based Process to 3D Print Detailed Glass Objects
Researchers have developed a new laser-based process for 3D printing intricate parts made of glass. With further development, the new method could be useful for making complex optics for vision,...
View ArticleRaman Spectroscopy Shows Promise for Diagnosing Oral Cancer
In a new study, researchers show that a light-based analytical technique known as Raman spectroscopy could aid in early detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).
View ArticleErich Ippen Named Honorary Member of The Optical Society
The Optical Society has named Dr. Erich Ippen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, an OSA Honorary Member.
View ArticleMetamaterial Tiles Boost Sensitivity of Large Telescopes
A multi-institutional group of researchers has developed new metamaterial tiles that will help improve the sensitivity of telescopes being built at the preeminent Simons Observatory in Chile.
View ArticleThe Optical Society Awards Federico Capasso the 2021 Frederic Ives...
The Optical Society announces that the 2021 Frederic Ives Medal/Jarus W. Quinn Prize will be presented to Federico Capasso, John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard...
View ArticleImprovements to Holographic Displays Poised to Enhance Virtual and Augmented...
Researchers have developed a new approach that improves the image quality and contrast for holographic displays. The new technology could help improve near-eye displays used for virtual and augmented...
View ArticleOptimized LIBS Technique Improves Analysis of Nuclear Reactor Materials
In a new study, investigators report an optimized approach to using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for analyzing hydrogen isotopes. Their new findings could enable improved rapid...
View ArticleThe Optical Society Congratulates Queen Elizabeth Prize Recipients Shuji...
The Optical Society (OSA), the world’s leading champion for optics and photonics, extends congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
View ArticleNew Ink Jet Approach Offers Simple Way to Print Microdisk Lasers for Biosensing
Researchers have developed a unique inkjet printing method for fabricating tiny biocompatible polymer microdisk lasers for biosensing applications.
View ArticleEvolution of Networking, Photonics and Artificial Intelligence and Deployment...
Visionaries representing industry and government will describe the latest development in key optical technologies as plenary speakers for the 2021 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition.
View ArticleHighly Efficient Metasurface Poised to Improve Communication and Biosensing
Researchers have created a new plasmonic metasurface that achieves record high light efficiency over the entire centimeter-scale metasurface. The advance makes the new nanostructured thin film...
View ArticleCLEO 2021 to Engage Global Audience with All-Virtual Format
CLEO, the world-renowned conference for laser science and photonics applications, will be presented in an all-virtual format, 09 – 14 May 2021.
View ArticleThe Optical Society Names 17 Recipients for 2021 OSA Awards
The Optical Society (OSA) is pleased to announce 17 recipients of 2021 OSA awards and medals. The OSA Awards Program celebrates the field's technical, research, education, business, leadership and...
View ArticleU.S. Congressional Optics and Photonics Caucus to Host Virtual Launch Event...
The newly formed U.S. Congressional Optics and Photonics (O&P) Caucus will host a virtual public launch event on Wednesday, 24 February, 12:00pm EST. Co-chairs U.S. Representatives Joe Morelle...
View ArticleResearchers Develop Tiny Sensor for Measuring Subtle Pressure Changes Inside...
Researchers have developed an extremely sensitive miniaturized optical fiber sensor that could one day be used to measure small pressure changes in the body.
View ArticleSean R. Bagshaw Joins OSA as Chief Information Officer
The Optical Society (OSA) announced today that Sean R. Bagshaw has joined its staff as chief information officer (CIO). In this position, Bagshaw will oversee the information technology department and...
View ArticleThe Optical Society Congratulates Queen Elizabeth Prize Recipients Shuji...
The Optical Society (OSA), the world’s leading champion for optics and photonics, extends congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
View ArticleNew Ink Jet Approach Offers Simple Way to Print Microdisk Lasers for Biosensing
Researchers have developed a unique inkjet printing method for fabricating tiny biocompatible polymer microdisk lasers for biosensing applications.
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