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Submit to the OSA Annual Meeting (FiO). The FiO/LS Paper Submission Deadline is Approaching—19 May
Don't miss out on presenting your research at FiO/LS 2014, a leading international meeting on optics and laser science. Accepted papers are published in Optics InfoBase, OSA's Digital Library, and indexed in Ei Compendex and Scopus. Be sure to submit your paper before the deadline of 19 May 2014, 12:00 EDT.
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Special discount offer for OSA Members attending CLEO: 2014!
If you plan to attend CLEO: 2014 next month in San Jose, California, USA, stop by the OSA booth in the registration area to renew your membership. You will receive a 50% discount* on the cost of annual membership dues (a $65 value) plus a FREE book!
*This special offer applies to a one-year Individual Membership only.
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Events at CLEO:2014
Two Special Symposiums Added at CLEO: 2014
Howard Schlossberg Retirement Symposium
Sunday, 8 June, 16:00-18:00
Howard “Howie” R. Schlossberg, the US Air Force Office of Scientific Research program officer for optical sciences, has made critical contributions to the field of optics and lasers throughout his eminent career. Please join pioneers in the field who will honor Dr. Schlossberg at this symposium.
Nobel Laureates to Pay Tribute to Jim Gordon, Laser Pioneer
Monday, 9 June, 18:30 - 20:30
The symposium will feature a panel of Nobel laureates and luminaries, many of whom were very close collaborators of Gordon. In addition to recounting Gordon’s significant contributions, the symposium will also provide a unique opportunity to hear personal recollections. You can preview these recollections in the May 2014 issue of Optics & Photonics News.
Don’t miss outstanding events like these at CLEO. These events are complimentary with Exhibits Pass Plus registration. Register today.
IYL 2015 Information Meeting at CLEO
 Monday, 9 June 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM (17:00 -18:00)
Room 231B, San Jose Convention Center
San Jose, California, USA
Going to the CLEO Conference? If so, come learn about the International Year of Light (IYL 2015), a global initiative to raise awareness of how optical technologies promote sustainable development and provide solutions to worldwide challenges. This meeting is open to all CLEO attendees to discover the many exciting activities planned for IYL 2015 and how you can celebrate at your local level.
For more information about IYL 2015 visit www.osa.org/iyl.
Student Events at CLEO: 2014!
Students attending CLEO: 2014 can take a break during the conference and visit the Newport Student Lounge, open 10-12 June, in the exhibit hall of the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. OSA Student Members are also invited to attend the OSA Student Member Happy Hour taking place on Tuesday, 10 June, at 20:30 (after the conference reception) at South First Billiards. Stop by to network with your fellow student attendees and enjoy free food and drinks! You must RSVP to attend the event happy hour.
RSVP for the VIP Networking Event at CLEO: 2014!
Students, recent graduates and young professionals attending CLEO: 2014 are invited to network with industry executives at the VIP Networking Event taking place on 11 June from 12:00 to 13:30 in the exhibit hall of the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. More information is available online. RSVP to vipevents@osa.org today as space is limited!
Meet OSA Journal Editors Reception
Tuesday, 10 June, 17:00 - 18:30
Grand Ballroom Terrace (just off Registration Area)
Join OSA Publishing’s Journal Editors for conversation and refreshments. The Editors welcome your questions, concerns and ideas for any of OSA’s Journals. Topics that can be covered include best practices when submitting a manuscript; elements of a useful manuscript review; criteria editors look for in submitted manuscripts; and the process to propose a Feature Issue topic for publication in an OSA Journal. All are welcome.
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Attend the OSA Laser Therapeutics Workshop
11 June 2014
San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California, USA
Explore Therapeutic Technologies. Develop Valuable Connections.
Attend this full day workshop hosted by Dr. Rox Anderson, Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital and Dr. Adela Ben-Yakar, University of Texas at Austin. The workshop features a panel of distinguished speakers who will discuss the latest in laser therapeutic technologies. Network and learn more about this progressive field. Visit www.osa.org/lasertherapeutics to register.
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100GbE Workshop - Finding Single-Wavelength Technology
 OIDA is co-hosting a workshop to discuss the technology for 100GbE single-wavelength single-channel optical interfaces for data centers. Note that this is single-wavelength 100GbE, not just any flavor of 100GbE. OIDA is partnering with the Ethernet Alliance (EA) for the event, to be held on 12-13 June 2014 in San Jose.
The challenge to this technology is to find a path that's just right for everyone. Suppliers could invest too soon and waste precious R&D budgets. Or, suppliers could invest too late—or invest in the wrong approach—and miss the opportunity to competitors. The aim is to find the "Goldilocks" path - the one that is just right, and with the right timing.
The workshop will be collocated with CLEO in San Jose, California, USA, on 12-13 June. View the agenda and register.
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OSA Member Amy Eskilson Speaks on Capitol Hill
On 29 April, OSA Member Amy Eskilson, president and CEO of Inrad Optics, participated as a panelist in a Capitol Hill briefing on the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act (RAMI). Eskilson discussed RAMI from the perspective of a small business.
The House RAMI bill sponsors, Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) and Rep. Joseph Kennedy (D-MA), also made remarks at the briefing. The briefing was coordinated by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. Eskilson was joined on the panel by David Hemker, chief technology officer at Lam Research, and Steven Betza, corporate director of hardware engineering at Lockheed Martin.
For more information, please see the news release.
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White House Releases Report on Optics and Photonics
On 17 April, the Fast-Track Action Committee on Optics and Photonics (FTAC-OP) released the report Building a Brighter Future with Optics and Photonics. The report includes seven recommendations split into two categories: research opportunities and capability opportunities.
The FTAC-OP, a subcommittee of the Committee on Science of the National Science and Technology Council, was formed to build on the findings of the National Academy of Sciences’ (NAS) report Optics & Photonics: Essential Technologies for Our Nation. The FTAC-OP Committee includes representatives from the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Energy, Defense, and Health and Human Services as well as the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Please see the news release to read OSA CEO Elizabeth Rogan’s statement on the report.
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Recent Reports out of OIDA and Elsewhere
OIDA sent members several reports recently, and a common theme links all of them: integrated photonics. Here are some highlights:
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OIDA's April Market Update - Covers data center optics and silicon photonics as a solution to challenges in data center optics. It also reports on the passive optics market and trends covered at OFC.
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OIDA's Report on the NSF Foundry Meeting - Summarizes presentations and conclusions from a meeting last fall hosted by OIDA for NSF. A key takeaway: a U.S.-based silicon photonics foundry should use an established state-of-the-art fab, because only such a fab has the process control necessary to move the technology forward.
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An Institute for Defense Analysis (IDA) report identifies other gaps in the integrated photonics foundry ecosystem beyond the fab itself, including packaging, testing, and design tools. This is a point that OIDA has been pressing.
In May, OIDA is hosting its third focus group meeting on integrated photonics manufacturing, which continues a series of events aimed at clarifying this complex topic, with an emphasis on the overall ecosystem (including packaging, test, and design tools, as well as fabrication).
OIDA will continue to hold events and publish reports, and the next workshop reviewing the state-of-the-art in commercial integrated photonics will be held in Fall 2014.
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Help Inform Members of Congress on Optics and Photonics
 Help educate members of Congress on the importance of optics and photonics by inviting your legislator to visit your facility. Seeing firsthand what you are doing in their district will help them to understand the importance of optics and photonics when the time comes to vote on legislation impacting the field.
Now is the perfect time to extend invitations to your members of Congress. During the weeks when the House and Senate are not in session (constituent district work periods), members of Congress will be working in their home districts and are always looking for visits to do in the community.
We strongly encourage you to reach out to your members of Congress and invite them to visit your facilities. Please contact public-policy@osa.org if you are interested in having one of your members of Congress visit your facility. We will work with you on the process.
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Showcase Team Achievement by Nominating a Team for the Paul F. Forman Engineering Excellence Award
 To recognize teams who have made major contributions in optical engineering, OSA presents the Engineering Team Excellence Awards. Named in honor of Paul F. Forman, whose approach admirably exemplified team achievements, these awards recognize technical achievements such as product engineering, process and software development, patent development, as well as contributions to society such as engineering education, publication and management, and furthering the public appreciation of optical engineering. The nomination deadline is 2 July and more information is on-line.
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OSA Member News: Peter Delfyett
The Florida Academy of Sciences (FAS) has awarded Peter Delfyett of the University of Central Florida the 2014 FAS Medal. The prestigious award is presented to a Florida resident who has contributed in an outstanding manner to the promotion of the scientific research, to the stimulation of interest in the sciences, or to the diffusion of scientific knowledge.
To read about more OSA members in the news visit OSA’s website. Submit news about yourself or fellow members online.
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Featured Corporate Member: Coherent Inc.
Coherent Inc. is working on a novel 9.3 µm carbon dioxide source for “pain-free” dental procedures. The technology will eliminate the need for drills and needles in a vast majority of dental procedures because the specific 9.3 µm laser wavelength can cut through tooth enamel without the patient experiencing any pain. The unusual wavelength is produced by using the O18 oxygen isotope in the gas laser, enabling it to match an infrared absorption peak of hydroxyapatite—the main mineral found in dental enamel and dentin.
Prestigious OSA Corporate Members—like Coherent Inc.—innovate new technologies that advance the science of light. Recommend your organization or industry partner to become an OSA Corporate Member. Contact cam@osa.org for more information.
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Join OSA at ICO-23, the 23rd Congress of the International Commission for Optics (ICO)
Planning to attend the 23rd Congress of the ICO in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, from 26-29 August 2014? Registration is now open—register before 31 May for the advance registration discount. OSA will host special events for students and members during the conference. If you will be there, email osaeventico23@osa.org to sign up for the free OSA events.
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Submit to the Co-Organized Sessions at Japan Society of Applied Physics Autumn Meeting 2014
OSA members are invited to submit papers to the OSA-JSAP joint English-language sessions held during the JSAP Autumn meeting, 17 - 20 September 2014, in Hokkaido, Japan. OSA members will also be able to register for the conference at low JSAP member rates. The abstract deadline is 12 June 2014. Learn more on-line or contact JSAP.
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OSA Executive Forum Presentations Now Available Online
More than 150 senior-level executives convened at OFC for the annual OSA Executive Forum to discuss key themes, opportunities, and challenges facing the next generation in optical networking and communications.
View the 2014 presentations to find out what industry leaders expect regarding business and technology developments. Save the date for Executive Forum 2015, to be held 23 March Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Optics and Photonics Latin America
OSA is pleased to offer the Optics and Photonics Latin America web site, a regionally focused resource that provide articles, events and updates from the optics and photonics communities in Latin America. You can subscribe to the quarterly newsletter and submit content by emailing opticslatinamerica@osa.org.
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Congratulations to OSA Foundation Grant Recipients!
 The OSA Foundation would like to congratulate the winners of the Incubic/Milton Chang Travel Grant for CLEO: 2014 as well as our outstanding 2014 Maiman Student Paper Competition finalists.
Incubic/Milton Chang Travel Award Winners:
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Chris Edwards, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States
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Guancheng Gu, Clemson University, United States
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Xuan He, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, United States
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Hojoong Jung, Yale University, United States
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Xin Li, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Mohammad Ali Miri, University of Central Florida, United States
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Bozhidar Oreshkov, Max Born Institute, Bulgaria
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Antoine Runge, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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Robert Woodward, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
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Jingda Wu, University of Washington, United States
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Xingyu Zhang, University of Texas at Austin, United States
Maiman Student Paper Competition Finalists:
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James Ferrara, University of California Berkeley, USA - Heterogeneously Integrated Long-Wavelength VCSEL using High-Contrast Grating on Silicon
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Christoph Kurz, Saarland University, Germany - High-fidelity Heralded Polarization-state Transfer of a Photon onto a Single Atom
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Fabian Langer, University of Regensburg, Germany - CEP Control of Dynamical Bloch Oscillations in a Bulk Semiconductor via Ultra-Intense Multi-THz Fields
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Matthias Lauermann, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany - 16QAM Silicon-Organic Hybrid (SOH) Modulator Operating with 0.6 Vpp and 19 fJ/bit at 112 Gbit/s
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Kevin O’Brien, University of California, Berkeley, USA - Phase Mismatch–Free Nonlinear Propagation in Optical Zero-Index Materials
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Lawrence Tzuang, Cornell University, USA - Observation of an Effective Magnetic Field for Light
You could be the next OSA Foundation Grant Recipient - Learn How!
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Job Listings on WORKinOPTICS.com
Search. Find. Connect. OSA's online job board, WORKinOPTICS.com connects leading employers, qualified job and internship seekers and consultants within the optics and photonics community. Whether you're searching for a job, someone to fill a job, or exploring career options, WORKinOPTICS.com is a reliable global resource that can help you make valuable connections in industry and academia.
Recent job postings include:
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Upcoming Meeting Deadlines
International Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena (UP)
7 - 11 July 2014, Okinawa Convention Center, Ginowan City, Okinawa, Japan
Advanced Registration Deadline: 31 May 2014
Post Deadline Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 23 June 2014, 12:00 EDT
International Photonics and OptoElectronics
18 - 21 June 2014, Wuhan, China
Collocated Topical Meetings:
Fiber-Based Technologies and Applications
Optoelectronic Devices and Integration
Post Deadline Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 21 May 2014, 04:00 GMT
Advanced Registration Deadline: 2 June 2014
Classical Optics
22 - 26 June 2014, The Fairmont Orchid, Kohala Coast, Hawaii, USA
Collocated Topical Meetings:
Computational Optical Sensing and Imaging (COSI)
International Optical Design Conference (IODC)
Optical Fabrication and Testing (OF&T)
Also offered:
6 Short Courses
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 22 May 2014
Advanced Registration Deadline: 26 May 2014
Post Deadline Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 3 June 2014, 12:00 EDT
Advanced Photonics
27 - 31 July 2014, Crowne Plaza Barcelona Fira Center, Barcelona, Spain
Collocated Topical Meetings:
Bragg Gratings, Photosensitivity and Poling in Glass Waveguides (BGPP)
Nonlinear Photonics (NP)
Optical Sensors (SENSORS)
Specialty Optical Fibers & Applications (SOF)
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 10 June 2014
Advanced Registration Deadline: 30 June 2014
Imaging and Applied Optics
13 - 17 July 2014, Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Seattle, Washington, USA
Collocated Topical Meetings:
Applied Industrial Optics: Spectroscopy, Imaging, and Metrology (AIO)
Digital Holography & 3-D Imaging (DH)
Imaging Systems and Applications (IS)
Laser Applications to Chemical, Security and Environmental Analysis (LACSEA)
Propagation through and Characterization of Distributed Volume Turbulence (pcDVT)
Signal Recovery & Synthesis (SRS)
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 11 June 2014
Advanced Registration Deadline: 16 June 2014
Post Deadline Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 20 June 2014, 16:00GMT
Advanced Photonics for Communications
13 - 17 July 2014, Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa, San Diego, California, USA
Collocated Topical Meetings:
Integrated Photonics Research, Silicon, and Nanophotonics (IPR)
Photonic Networks and Devices (Networks)
Photonics in Switching (PS)
Signal Processing in Photonic Communications (SPPCom)
Advanced Registration Deadline: 16 June 2014
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 17 June 2014
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Mark your calendar now for...
CLEO: 2014 - Laser Science to Photonic Applications
8 - 13 June 2014, San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California, USA
Therapeutic Lasers Workshop
11 June 2014, San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California, USA
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OSA Journals
Recently Published Special Issues
Applied Optics
Imaging Systems and Applications
Correlation Optics
Optical Interference Coatings
Journal of the Optical Society of America A
Color Vision
Optics Express
Physics and Applications of Laser Dynamics (PALD)
Renewable Energy
Optics Express and Optical Materials Express
Advanced Solid-State Lasers
Optical Materials Express
Optical Materials for Flat Panel Displays
Call for Papers
Biomedical Optics Express
Feature Issue: Topics in Biomedical Optics from OSA's BIOMED 2014 Conference
Submission Deadline: 15 June 2014
Journal of the Optical Society of America B
Feature Issue: Photon-number-resolving Detectors for Quantum-state Engineering
Submission Deadline: 15 June 2014
Applied Optics and Journal of the Optical Society of America A
Feature Issue: Advances in Lithography
Submission Opens: 1 June 2014; Submission Deadline: 7 July 2014
Applied Optics
Feature Issue: Light and Color in the Open Air
Submission Opens: 15 July 2014; Submission Deadline: 1 September 2014
Optica - OSA’s New Journal for High-Impact Results is Now Accepting Submissions
Launching in July 2014, Optica will be an open-access journal dedicated to rapid dissemination of high-impact results in all areas of optics and photonics. The Journal will publish original peer-reviewed research articles, letters, and mini reviews that will appeal to a broad audience. To learn about submitting a manuscript, visit http://optica.osa.org.
In the News
Biomedical Optics Express
How Do You Make a 1-Cent Microscope Lens? Just Bake a Batch in the Oven - Gizmag
ANU lens turns smartphone cameras into microscopes - ZDNet
Droplet lens turns smartphones into mobile laboratories - The Australian
Droplet lens - ECN Magazine
Source Article
New Technique Detects Microscopic Diabetes-Related Eye Damage - Red Orbit
Discovery could have far-reaching implications for diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy– News-Medical
Swept-source OCT and glaucoma - EyeWorld
Source Article
Optics Express
Rooftop Panels Could Bring More Light to Shady Alleyways - Gizmag
Panels Redirect Sunlight into Shadowy Urban Areas - Photonics.com
Illuminating the underbelly: the reflection technology set to light up narrow city streets– Factor Tech
Source Article, published in Energy Express - a supplement to Optics Express
First Principles Shine a Light on LED Design - NanoTechWeb
Source Article
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Chandelier Optics
Images formed in the glass drops of a Murano glass chandelier. —Samuel F. Pellicori, Calif., U.S.A
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