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The Optica Election is now open. Make your voice heard.
Members select the future leaders of Optica. Learn more about the candidates for 2025 Vice President and 2025-2027 Director at Large.
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Foundation
Potential is universal. Resources are not.
Coherent creates opportunities for young people by pledging USD 125,000 to the Optica Foundation Amplify Scholarships for Black Scientists.
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Events
Extended Submission Deadline for Posters Only.
Submission Deadline: 23 July
Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science
23 - 26 September 2024
Denver, Colorado, USA
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Inspirational members of the Optica community.
Discover the values and diversity of Optica through extraordinary life stories.
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