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CLEO 2017 Concludes with Strong Attendance; Focus on Breakthrough Research in Laser Science and Commercial Applications

Nergis Mavalvala, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, one of four plenary speakers at CLEO.

CLEO closed with more than 4,000 attendees, 200 exhibitors and over 2,000 research presentations.

With comprehensive, peer-reviewed technical sessions and market focused exhibit-floor programming, CLEO provided attendees an unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in a broad range of fundamental and applied laser science research. From plenary presentations detailing the latest developments in Gravitational Wave Science, quantum cascade lasers on silicon, to skin-mounted wearables and high capacity quantum computers, this day’s CLEO conference provided a platform to foster the development of today’s laser and electro-optical devices.

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CLEO: Save the Date

Technical Conference:
13 – 18 May 2018

CLEO:EXPO:
15 – 17 May 2018

San Jose Convention Center
San Jose, California, USA

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OSA Announces the 2017 Election Slate

Learn more about the candidates running in the 2017 OSA Elections for positions on the OSA Board of Directors beginning on 1 January 2018.  The OSA Election for the 2018 Vice President and three Directors at Large will open 28 June 2017 and will continue through 25 August 2017.  Please read the candidates’ profiles and personal statements, and watch for your ballot on 28 June. 

OSA Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science APS/DLS: Experience it Anew
Frontiers in Optics
Section Title
 

Frontiers in Optics, the OSA Annual Meeting, encompasses the breadth of optical science and engineering and provides an atmosphere that fosters the exchange of information between those working on fundamental research and those looking for solutions to engineering problems.

For 2017, the conference has been thoughtfully revised, combining the best of the past and adding vital, innovative elements. New elements include:

Date and Location:
We can't for you to experience the new and improved FiO, so we've scheduled it in September, one month early. Plus, the new meeting location in Washington, D.C., guarantees efficient and affordable access (with three airports servicing the Greater Washington area) and proximity to funding agencies, leading science organizations and research institutions. 

Conference Themes:
The Technical Conference is organized around four themes that leverage the intersection between science and applications— the end result is intended to illustrate the research within the technology. The four themes:

- Automotive
- Nanophotonics and Plasmonics
- Optics in Computing
- Virtual Reality and Augmented Vision

Visionary Speakers:
Plenary and invited speakers will still be an essential part of the technical program. However, we're introducing a new category, visionary speakers, to the mix. These individuals come from within and beyond the optics and photonics community — each equipped to provide insight into cutting-edge advances related to the four conference themes. 

Format:
As befitting the OSA Annual Meeting, all members will be given the ability to present a contributed paper. New for 2017 is the introduction of Rapid-fire Oral Presentations, in which a select number of poster presenters offer a preview of key results from their research; and virtual posters, which transform poster presentations into experiential, interactive sessions.

Laser Science:
American Physical Society's (APS) Division of Laser Science (DLS)  provides an important forum for presenting the latest work on laser applications and development, spanning a broad range of topics in physics, biology and chemistry.

In collaboration with colleagues at OSA, DLS provides thorough coverage of mutually interesting topics in a number of joint sessions. Session schedules are coordinated to encourage attendees with their intellectual wanderings among DLS, OSA and joint sessions. 
 

OSA President Eric Mazur Visits Student Chapters in Colombia, Bogota

Special thanks to OSA President Eric Mazur who visited UNBOS Student Chapter of Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia and GOA (Grupo de Óptica de los Andes) at the Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia. The photos below capture Eric’s visit and the students he met during his trip.

Professor Eric Mazur visited with students at GOA (Grupo de Óptica de los Andes) at the Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia. He gave a talk about Extreme Optics with Zero Refractive Index.

2 May 2017, OSA President Eric Mazur meets with UNBOS student chapter of Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.  His talk titled "Memorization or Understanding: Are We Teaching the Right thing?" was well received.

OSA Traveling Lecturer Spotlight: Andrea Armani

As a professor, I usually speak to the audiences of my colleague’s students. This lecture was rather different. The Columbia Section is primarily industry members, though academics are encouraged to attend the lectures. Given that the majority of the members have full-time jobs, the lecture was on a Friday night, and included a social hour along with dinner. In other words, it was a completely different format and structure. But this change opened up the possibility for new types of interactions between the attendees. This was particularly important given the board demographic distribution of attendees.

As a result of diverse audience, the intellectual environment was extremely unique and discussions were wide-ranging. Additionally, the students from OSU and University of Oregon who made the trek, probably gained just as much from the networking opportunities with other attendees as from my lecture - and quite possibly more. It was wonderful to see a chapter turn a lecture into a social and mentoring event, where established experts in field interacted with students and young professionals.

Image: Andrea Armani, far right.
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OSA Stories

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For more stories, visit OSA.org/100
OSA Award Calls for Nominations

Paul F. Forman Team Engineering Excellence Award

Submission Deadline: 2 July

The Paul F.Forman Team Engineering Excellence Award recognizes team technical achievements such as product engineering, process and software development, and patent development, as well as contributions to society such as engineering education, publication and management, and furthering public appreciation of optical engineering. Submit a team nomination before the deadline.

OSA Treasurer's Award

Submission Deadline: 10 August

The OSA Treasurer's Award recognizes an OSA staff member who makes significant contributions to organizational excellence, promotes and enacts innovative solutions or exemplifies inspirational leadership.

John Tyndall Award

Submission Deadline: 10 August

The John Tyndall Award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions in any area of optical-fiber technology, including optical fibers themselves, the optical components used in fiber systems, as well as transmission systems and networks using fibers. This award is co-sponsored by The Optical Society and IEEE Photonics Society. Nominations for the 2018 award should be submitted to IEEE Photonics Society.

Herbert Walther Award

Submission Deadline: 10 August

The Herbert Walther Award recognizes distinguished contributions in quantum optics and atomic physics as well as leadership in the international scientific community. This award is co-sponsored by OSA and Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft (DPG). Nominations for the 2018 award should be submitted to DPG.

For a complete list of all OSA’s Awards and Honors visit OSA.ORG/Awards.
Opportunities

Join Us for an OSA Twitter Chat with OSA Senior Member Andrea Armani
Andrea Armani

Thursday, 29 June at 14:00 EDT

Andrea Armani is a Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science with courtesy appointments in Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering in the Viterbi School of Engineering as well as Chemistry in the Dornsife College at the University of Southern California (USC). She is also the Director of the Northrop Grumman-Institute of Optical Nanomaterials and Nanophotonics at USC. She is a senior member of OSA and was previously an associate editors for Optics Letters.

Join us and use the hashtag #OSAChat to ask a question or follow the conversation. Don’t forget to follow OSA on Twitter @OpticalSociety

Call for Nominations: Paul Baran Young Scholar Award

Nomination Deadline: 30 June

The Marconi Society, established in 1974 to honor Nobel Laureate and radio inventor Guglielmo Marconi, proudly offers the annual Paul Baran Young Scholar Award to recognize a diverse group of young scientists and engineers with the potential to make extraordinary contributions in the field of information and communications science.

Being a Paul Baran Young Scholar allows researchers to establish their reputations and build global connections with leading scientists and engineers.

Call for Papers – OSA/JSAP Joint English-language Symposia

78th Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP) Autumn Meeting
5 – 8 September 2017
Fukuoka Convention Center, Fukuoka, Japan

Submission Deadline: 27 June 2017 (5:00pm, JST)

OSA members are invited to submit papers to the 2017 OSA/JSAP Joint English-language Symposia to be held during the JSAP Autumn Meeting. Members are also able to register for the conference at low JSAP member rates. Travel support for students outside of Japan is also available. Learn more online or contact JSAP. OSA Vice-President Ursula Gibson, will deliver an invited talk and host a reception for members on 6 September. For more information and to RSVP, email RSVPOSAevent@osa.org.
Industry

60,000+ Professionals Use WORKinOPTICS.com: Find Your Perfect Job or Candidate Today

The Optical Society's online job board, WORKinOPTICS.com (WiO) 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 to make valuable connections in industry and academia.

OSA Industry Development Associates member companies get 20 free job postings! Learn more and join other OIDA members who have found new hires on WiO. "Optonicus has connected with highly qualified candidates with strong skill sets through the Work-in-Optics website, and we look forward to connecting with future team members as our business grows" Tom Tumolillo, Jr., COO of Optonicus.

The Mostly Successful LED Lighting Market

OIDA distributed an assessment of LED lighting to members last month that illustrates the success of government efforts and of the market to reduce the price and increase the volume of LED lighting. LED lighting has passed a "tipping point" such that further penetration is inevitable. Continued sales help drive down manufacturing costs, which allows for lower prices to customers, further driving up sales in a virtuous cycle.

The report, which is publicly available from the National Academies Press, provides Phase Two to an earlier 2013 report. The combined reports assess the U.S. Department of Energy's program in LED lighting, which is currently funded at about $24 million per year. The U.S. government's aim is for a more energy efficient economy, including the use of LEDs for lighting and solar cells for energy generation.

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The Problem-Based Approach to Biophotonics Commercialization

The best approach to commercializing biophotonics technology is to start by examining a problem that health care providers face every day, and work with a team to find a solution. That may seem obvious, but it's not used widely or effectively. This was the message of a session on the commercialization of biophotonics at OSA's Biophotonics Congress in San Diego, California, USA on 5 April 2017.

Moderating the panel was Gabriela Apiou, PhD, of Harvard Medical School and the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. The session featured two research physicians with real-world problems that beg for solutions.

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Canada's Photonics Industry Ranks Well Globally

Canada is among the top 10 producers in optics and photonics products, and yet is not widely recognized for its rank. It’s photonics community is in proportion to its population, compared to the European Union member countries and the U.S. This is one of the messages that OIDA will bring to a presentation on the outlook for photonics at a session on photonics commercialization at Photonics North on Wednesday, 7 June 2017.

Canada has optics and photonics employment of about 25,000, for a country with total employment of about 18 million. By comparison, OIDA estimates U.S. photonics employment at 385,000 (for total employment of 153 million) and European photonics employment (excluding Russia) at 322,000 (for total employment of 236 million). The per capital concentration of optics and photonics employment, called the location quotient, places Canada at about the same level as Europe, but less than the U.S.

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OSA Publishing News

In the May 2017 OPN: Breakthrough Starshot; subwavelength photonics; LIBS; and more

Feature articles:

Breakthrough Starshot

Subwavelength Photonics

LIBS Continues to Evolve

Check out the issue.

Credit: Tatiana Plakhova for Breakthrough Prize Foundation

Optics Express Celebrates 20 Years of Groundbreaking Innovations and Open Access Publishing

This year, OSA proudly celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Optics Express. To commemorate this milestone year, OSA Publishing has created a special anniversary website recognizing Optics Express' innovative contributions to the field of optics and photonics over the past two decades. Check out Most-Cited articles, Editors’ Picks collection of content, commemorative editorials and more.

The Optics Express anniversary site will be updated throughout the year with new content, so be sure to visit the site often to check out what's new.

Browse Optica's New Cover Gallery

All of Optica’s eye-catching cover designs, featuring high-impact research from the Journal, are now viewable in one place. Visit the home page and click on “All Issues” in the navigation menu. To learn more about each cover, select an issue then click on “About the Cover” under the image.

Recently Published Special Issues


Applied Optics and Journal of the Optical Society of America B
Digital Holography and 3D Imaging

Biomedical Optics Express
25 Year Anniversary of Optical Coherence Tomography

Journal of Optical Communications and Networking
Photonic Networks and Devices

Journal of the Optical Society of America A
Synthetic Aperture Imaging in Astronomy and Aerospace

Optical Materials Express
Multimaterial and Multifunctional Optical Fibers

Optical Materials Express and Optics Express
Advanced Solid-State Lasers 2016

Optics Express
Light, Energy and the Environment 2016

Photonics Research
Recent Developments in Light-Emitting Diode Technology and Applications

OSA Journal Content in the News

Applied Optics

New Approach to Improve Detection of Landfill-Related Pollution – Environmental News Network
New Approach to Improve Detection of Landfill-related Pollution – Science Newsline
Source Article: Semiquantitative analysis of mercury in landfill leachates using double-pulse laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

Optica

New fiber optic probe brings endoscopic diagnosis of cancer closer to the clinic – Phys.org
New fiber optic probe brings endoscopic diagnosis of cancer closer to the clinic – EurekAlert!
Source Article: Endoscopic fiber probe for nonlinear spectroscopic imaging

By Listening to Optical “Noise,” Researchers Discover New Way to Track Hidden Objects – Yahoo! Finance
By Listening to Optical “Noise,” Researchers Discover New Way to Track Hidden Objects – Morningstar
Source Article: Tracking hidden objects using stochastic probing

New infrared-emitting device could allow energy harvesting from waste heat – Science Daily
New Infrared-Emitting Device Could Allow Energy Harvesting from Waste Heat – Benzinga
Source Article: Reconfigurable room temperature metamaterial infrared emitter 

Optics Letters

New Fiber-Based Sensor Could Quickly Detect Structural Problems In Bridges And Dams – Photonics Online
Optical Fiber Advances May Mean Quicker Diagnoses for Bridges, Dams... and Even Humans – Engineering 360
Source Article: Resolving 1 million sensing points in an optimized differential time-domain Brillouin sensor
Upcoming Deadlines

Meeting Deadlines

European Conferences on Biomedical Optics (ECBO)

25 – 29 June 2017, Messe Munich, Munich, Germany

Advanced Registration Deadline: 1 June 2017

2017 CLEO Europe Conference

25 – 29 June 2017, Messe Munich, Munich, Germany

Advanced Registration Deadline: 1 June 2017

OSA Imaging and Applied Optics Congress

26 – 29 June 2017, Hyatt Regency, San Francisco, California, United States

Collocated Topical Meetings:
3D Image Acquisition and Display: Technology, Perception and Applications
Applied Industrial Optics (AIO)
Computational Optical Sensing and Imaging (COSI)
Imaging Systems and Applications (IS)
Mathematics in Imaging
Propagation Through and Characterization of Atmospheric and Oceanic Phenomena (pcDVT)

Hotel Reservation Deadline: 5 June 2017

OSA Optical Design and Fabrication Congress

9 – 17 July 2017, Denver Marriott City Center, Denver, Colorado, United States

Collocated Topical Meetings:
International Optical Design Conference
Optical Fabrication and Testing    
Freeform Optics

Hotel Reservation Deadline: 7 June 2017
Advanced Registration Deadline: 9 June 2017

OSA Nonlinear Optics Topical Meeting

17 – 21 July 2017, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States

Advanced Registration Deadline: 17 June 2017
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 24 June 2017

OSA Advanced Photonics Congress

24 – 27 July 2017, Astor Crowne Plaza, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Collocated Topical Meetings:
Integrated Photonics Research, Silicon and Nano-Photonics (IPR)
Novel Optical Materials and Applications (NOMA)
Optical Sensors (SENSORS)
Photonic Networks and Devices (NETWORKS)
Photonics in Switching (PS)
Signal Processing in Photonics Communications (SPPComm)
        
Advanced Registration Deadline: 22 June 2017

OSA/JSAP Joint English-language Symposia - 78th Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP) Autumn Meeting

5 – 8 September 2017, Fukuoka Convention Center, Fukuoka, Japan

Submission Deadline: 27 June 2017 (5:00pm, JST)

Frontiers in Optics: the 101st OSA Annual Meeting and Exhibit/Laser Science Conference

17 – 21 September 2017, Washington Hilton, Washington, DC, USA

Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 30 June 2017

OSA Light, Energy and the Environment Congress

6 – 9 November 2017, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado United States

Collocated Topical Meetings:
Optical Nanostructures and Advanced Materials for Photovoltaics (PV)
Optics and Photonics for Energy & the Environment (E2)
Optics for Solar Energy (SOLAR)
Solid-State Lighting (SSL)

Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 5 July 2017, 12:00 EDT

Publication Deadlines

Applied Optics

Feature Issue: Near- to mid-IR (1-13 µm) III-V Semiconductor Lasers
Submission Deadline: 1 June 2017

Feature Issue: Imaging and Applied Optics
Submission Opens: 1 September 2017; Submission Deadline: 1 October 2017

Feature Issue: Acousto-Optics 2017
Submission Opens: 1 October 2017; Submission Deadline: 1 November 2017


Applied Optics and Journal of the Optical Society of America A

Feature Issue: Digital Holography and 3-D Imaging
Submission Opens: 15 June 2017; Submission Deadline: 15 July 2017


Optical Materials Express and Optics Express

Feature Issue: Halide Perovskites for Optoelectronics
Submission Opens: 15 July 2017; Submission Deadline: 1 September 2017


Photonics Research

Feature Issue: Optical Microcavities
Submission Deadline: 15 June 2017

Feature Issue: Non-Hermitian Photonics in Complex Media: PT-symmetry and beyond
Submission Opens: 1 August 2017; Submission Deadline: 1 September 2017

Feature Issue: Nonlinear Integrated Photonics: Current Status and Future Trends
Submission Opens: 1 August 2017; Submission Deadline: 1 October 2017

Meetings Calendar

 

2017 CLEO Pacific Rim Conference

31 July – 4 August 2017, Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center, Singapore, Singapore

OSA Laser Congress

1 – 5 October 2017, Convention Center Nagoya, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Collocated Topical Meetings:
Advanced Solid State Lasers Conference (ASSL)
Laser Applications Conference (LAC)

The Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition

11 – 15 March 2018, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California United States

OSA Biophotonics Congress: Biomedical Optics

3 – 6 April 2018, The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood, Florida United States

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