Optica Press Kit
About Optica
About Optica
Optica is dedicated to promoting the generation, application, archiving and dissemination of knowledge in optics and photonics worldwide. Founded in 1916, it is the leading organization for scientists, engineers, business professionals, students and others interested in the science of light. Optica’s renowned publications, meetings, online resources, and in-person activities fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate scientific, technical and educational achievement.
Optica Leadership Bios
- Gerd Leuchs, President
- James Kafka, President-elect
- Gisele Bennett, Vice President
- Michal Lipson, Immediate Past President
- George Bayz, Treasurer
- Elizabeth Nolan, CEO
Meetings
Optica Web Resources
- WORKinOPTICS - Global resource for optics and photonics jobs
- OPTICSforKIDS - Optics education resource for teachers, parents and students
- Optica Publishing Group's Digital Library - Online library for Optica's flagship journals articles. It also contains partnered and copublished journals and recent proceedings from Optica's conferences.
- Spotlight on Optics - Research highlights from all of Optica's journals
- Optics and Photonics News - Optica's monthly member magazine
Media Relations Staff Contact Information
Optica Media Relations staff is happy to assist you. Please visit the Media Relations Contact page for more information.
