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October 2017

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In this issue: OSA Congratulates Nobel Prize Winners,  2018 Fellow Class Announced, OSA Technical Group Leadership, Meetings Calendar and Deadlines and more...
 
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OSA NEWS
OSA Congratulates The 2017 Nobel Prize Winners in Physics
 

Astrophysicists have long sought to detect ripples in space-time, called gravitational waves, since Albert Einstein's 1916 prediction of General Relativity. But only some of the most massive astrophysical events, such as mergers of black holes and neutron stars, can produce gravitational waves strong enough to be detected on earth. Today, the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Barry C. Barish and Kip S. Thorne, California Institute of Technology, USA and Rainer Weiss, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, "for decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational waves." 

On 11 February 2016, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration announced that it had observed gravitational waves from two colliding black holes, 100 years to the month, after Einstein predicted General Relativity. Today, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration involves some 1,200 scientists and 100 research institutions around the world. With this many 'eyes' pointed to the sky, the research team can only continue to reach great heights in astrophysics.

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NSF Awards $9M Grant to UCSB Optical Brain Imaging Group
 

A multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) has been awarded $9 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF; Arlington, VA) to develop and widely share state-of-the-art optical brain imaging techniques.

The research group, including UCSB scientists and OSA Member John Bowers, Michael Goard, and Luke Theogarajan, was recognized for its collaborative NEMONIC (NExt generation MultiphOton NeuroImaging Consortium) project, which pushes the boundaries of brain imaging.

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OSA Member Reception in Tokyo, Japan
 

30 - 31 October 2017
Tokyo Bunkyo School Building, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

Join OSA President Eric Mazur for an OSA Reception in Tokyo, Japan during the Optical Society of Japan (OSJ) and The Optical Society (OSA) Joint Symposium on Nanophotonics and Digital Photonics.OSA Members and attendees are invited to the OSA Reception on Monday evening, 30 October 2017. For more information and RSVP for the reception, email RSVPOSAevent@osa.org

OSA Vice-President Ursula Gibson Visits Fukuoka, Japan

OSA Vice-President Ursula Gibson attended the 77th Autumn Meeting of the Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP) and delivered a talk on semiconductor core fibers for optoelectronics during the 6th OSA/JSAP Joint English-language Symposium. OSA Members had the opportunity to meet and talk with Ursula during a special reception at a local sake brewery.
From left to right: Takashige Omatsu, Chiba University, Junichiro Kono, Rice University (Symposia Co-Chair), Satoshi Kawata, Osaka University (JSAP Past-President), Gibson, Ursla, OSA Vice-President, Meredith Smith (OSA Staff), Kazuo Hotate, University of Tokyo (JSAP President), Prabhat Verma, Osaka University (Symposia Co-Chair), Mari Shioda (JSAP Staff).
Traveling Lecturer Spotlight:
Tatiana Novikova

Tatiana Novikova
Organization: LPICM, CNRS, Ecole Polytechnique, University Paris-Saclay
Location: Palaiseau, France


The OSA Student Chapter of Chernivtsi National University, Ukraine, invited me to give a talk on my research subject, namely, exploiting spectral and imaging Mueller polarimetry for the characterization of structured and random media. In my lecture, I recalled the basic concepts of polarized light optics and presented to the students and young researchers our results on using spectrally resolved Mueller polarimetry for the metrology in microelectronics and multi-wavelength imaging Mueller polarimetry for early detection of cancer. After my presentation, I had an informal discussion with students where I answered many questions. Using polarized light for the detection of anisotropy of either artificial or natural structures (e.g. nanoimprint gratings or extracellular collagen matrix of tissue) is a fascinating research subject. It can open new perspectives for the optical non-destructive metrology, biomedical diagnostics, and efficient disease management and follow up of the treatment. 

In my opinion, the OSA Traveling Lecturer Program provides the unique opportunity for young researchers to broaden their horizons and discover new fields of applications through the exchange of ideas with the Traveling Lecturers. I am convinced that this program will have an impact on their choice of future research directions.
Join the Traveling Lecturer Program

OSA AWARDS

Guide Star Alliance Wins 2017 Paul F. Forman Team Engineering Excellence Award

Guide Star Alliance, representing TOPTICA Photonics and MPB Communications (MPBC), was awarded the 2017 award for the development of the first high-power, fully remote-controlled, turn-key sodium guide star laser system with optimized photon return enabling next-generation adaptive optics under the extreme conditions of telescope sites. Wallace Clements, MPBC, Daoping Wei, MPBC, and Wilhelm Kaenders,TOPTICA (pictured with OSA President Eric Mazur) accepted the award on behalf of the team. Learn more about their achievement and view the full team list here.

Scott Dineen Named 2017 OSA Treasurer's Award Recipient

Scott Dineen, OSA Senior Director of Production and Technology, received the 2017 staff award for excellence in publishing technology and development of new tools essential for maintaining and enhancing OSA's publishing leadership. PRISM and the OSA Publishing platforms are prime examples of his abilities. Learn more about this award.
2018 OSA Fellow Class Announced

The OSA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that 101 OSA Members have been elected as OSA Fellows. OSA Fellows are members who have served the Society and our community with distinction. They are elected based on several factors, including specific scientific, engineering, educational and technological contributions, technical or industry leadership as well as service to OSA and the global optics community. Please join us in congratulating the 2018 Fellows.

Congratulations Honorary Members: David J. Wineland and Amnon Yariv

The most distinguished of all OSA Member categories, Honorary Membership is awarded to individuals who have made unique, seminal contributions to the field of optics. David J. Wineland, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA and Amnon Yariv, California Institute of Technology, USA have been elected as 2017 OSA Honorary Members.

Wineland is honored for pioneering advances in laser cooling of ions together with unprecedented control of individual ions in foundational experiments of quantum optics and quantum information, and Yariv for pioneering scientific and engineering contributions to photonics and quantum electronics that have profoundly impacted lightwave communications and the field of optics as a whole. View the full list of Honorary Members.
 

OSA OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer to Lead an OSA Technical Group       

Application Deadline: 31 October

OSA is currently seeking volunteers to lead select OSA Technical Groups for a three year term starting in January 2018. If you are interested in serving as a technical group chair and building a strong community for your fellow members, please apply for the position.

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Call for Nominations - 2018 Advocate of Optics Recognition

Nomination Deadline: 6 November 2017

Do you know a public official who has been a champion of optics? Tell us about him or her. Each year, OSA's Advocate of Optics Recognition commends an outstanding public official who demonstrates leadership in support of the advancement of the science of light. The Public Policy Committee is soliciting nominations from OSA Members and will select a candidate based on his/her commitment to science and science policy, level of familiarity with optics and photonics, level of interaction with OSA or OSA Members in the past year, and record of consistent support of science, optics and photonics. To see a list of past recipients, visit the Advocate of Optics webpage. If you would like to submit a nomination, please email your recommendation to public-policy@osa.org including the nominee's name, title, country, and description of why the person is being nominated.

 
Join Us for an OSA Twitter Chat with Inrad Optics CEO Amy Eskilson 

Wednesday, 29 November, 14:00 EDT

Amy Eskilson is the President and CEO of Inrad Optics, a manufacturer of exceptional quality crystal materials, crystal devices and high precision optical components. As the leader of a small publicly-held company, Amy has a responsibility to both the business and to its shareholders. She also embraces her role as the company's Chief Culture Officer, and as such, works to mentor younger employees as well as challenge and excite longtime contributors.

Amy is an engaged advocate for photonics, championing the field from the importance of basic research through the downstream commercialization of photonics technologies and is currently a Director-at-Large on the OSA Board of Directors.

You can hear Amy talk about her excitement on working in optics on our YouTube page.

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

Applications for The Ivan P. Kaminow Outstanding Early Career Professional Prize are Open       

Application Deadline: 30 November 2017

Applications for the 2018 Ivan P. Kaminow Outstanding Early Career Professional Prize is now open. Each year, one early career professional will receive funding to attend The OSA Leadership Meeting in additional to an OSA-managed Meeting of their choice. Recipients will also have the opportunity to be placed and mentored on OSA Committees, further enhancing their professional development.

Note: Current recent graduate and early career members are eligible to apply.

This fund is sponsored by the Kaminow Family, Intel Corporation, and personal donations from the OSA Community.

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Apply to the ICTP Winter College on Extreme Non-linear Optics, Attosecond Science and High-field Physics

5 - 16 February 2018
Trieste, Italy

The aim of the Winter College is to offer Ph.D. students a broad training on extreme light science: from ultra short and ultra intense laser pulse generation, to attosecond and Free Electron Laser (FEL) technology, focusing on applications of attosecond pulse generation in atomic and molecular physics, photo-chemistry and nanoscience, and the application of extreme light sources to matter-radiation interactions in general. An ICTP PREPARATORY SCHOOL will be organized the week before the College (from 29 January to 3 February 2018) for a limited number of selected participants. See the ICTP website for more information.
 

INDUSTRY

OIDA Members Mentor Early Career Professionals at OIDA VIP Industry Leaders Speed Meetings Lunch

Thank you to these OIDA Members who generously volunteered their time at FiO last month, sharing their business experience with early career professionals and students. This OIDA VIP Industry Leaders Speed Meetings Lunch program is offered 3 times a year at our 3 major conferences OFC, CLEO and FiO. If you would like to participate as an executive please email Sandra Kim, Director, Corporate Programs, at skim@osa.org. Thanks also to Go!Foton for sponsoring this event!

� Alex Fong, Senior VP, Instrumentation and Life Sciences, Gooch and Housego, USA
� Carl Klinges, Sales Manager for LightTools Products, Synopsys, USA
� G. Michael Morris, CEO, RPC Photonics, USA
� Rick Plympton, CEO, Optimax, USA
� Reza Salem, Business Unit Leader Fiber Laser, Thorlabs, USA

New Report on Optical Communications and the LIDAR Market

Highlights in this OIDA Market Update:

� Optical communications market update: In addition to a general overview of the optical communications market, this section examines structured cabling and interconnects, the optical components market and market segmentation, as well the future of the market at 40G and beyond.

� LIDAR market: This section examines the current market for LIDAR, the upcoming opportunities for LIDAR in autonomous vehicles and driver assistance, and compares several forecasts from market research firms.

Download this OSA Industry Development Associates (OIDA) members only report now.

Find the Perfect Job or Candidate at WORKinOPTICS.com 
The Global Talent Hub for Optics and Photonics 

Recruiting picks up in the fall. This is a great-time to let employers know that you are the competent, can-do candidate everyone wants on their team. And if you are looking to fill a job fall is a prime opportunity to make sure the best candidates know about your company's job opportunities. Whether you're looking for a job or looking to fill one, WORKinOPTICS.com is your best global resource. Visit today and make valuable connections in industry and academia.Your ideal job or candidate is just a click away.

Recent WORKinOPTICS Postings Include:

Tenure Track Position - Applied Physics, Cornell University
Imaging Optics Sales Engineer, Sunex, Inc.
Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Ultrafast Electron Diffraction, Old Dominion University/Old Dominion University Research Foundation
Lead Optical Design Engineer,Baker Hughes, a GE company
Diamond Turning Technician, Hardin Optical Company
Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Mahr Inc.
Sales Engineer,Cobolt Incorporated
Assistant Research Scientist,University of Arizona-College of Optical Sciences

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OSA PUBLISHING NEWS
In the October 2017 OPN: Petawatt lasers; classical-quantum connections; how lasers got practical; and more

Feature articles:

� High-Average-Power Ultrafast Lasers

� Emerging Connections: Classical and Quantum Optics

� How Lasers Got Practical

 

Check out the issue.

Credit: Damien Jemison/LLNL

OSA Journals

OSA Publishing Honors 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics

In honor of this year's Nobel Prize winners in Physics and recognition of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), OSA Publishing has put together a collection of LIGO-related content from our Digital Library. Click here to access the collection, which will be free to download until 4 January 2018.

OSA Publishing News

Applied Optics

New Technique Accurately Digitizes Transparent Objects - R&D Magazine

Source Article:Scene reassembly after multimodal digitization and pipeline evaluation using photorealistic rendering


Biomedical Optics Express

Software Turns Your Smartphone Into a Breathing Monitor - Electronics360.com

New software turns mobile-phone accessory into breathing monitor - Health Medicine Network

Source Article: Robust tracking of respiratory rate in high-dynamic range scenes using mobile thermal imaging

Optical Materials Express

DNA: The next hot material in photonics? - Science Daily

Source Article: Cationic lipid binding control in DNA based biopolymer and its impacts on optical and thermo-optic properties of thin solid films 

Recently Published Special Issues

Journal of Optical Communications and Networking
IEEE ICC 2016 ONS Symposium and OWC Workshop

Optical Materials Express
Shaping and Patterning Crystals for Optics

Optics Express
Recent Advances in Astrophotonics

Call for Papers

Applied Optics
Feature Issue: Acousto-Optics 2017
Submission Deadline: 1 November 2017

Feature Issue: Advanced Infrared Technology and Applications (AITA)
Submission Opens: 1 December 2017; Submission Deadline: 15 January 2018

Biomedical Optics Express
Feature Issue: Biomedical Applications of Terahertz Imaging and Spectroscopy
Submission Deadline: 15 November 2017

Journal of Optical Communications and Networking
Feature Issue: Special Issue on Optical Data Center Networks
Submission Opens: 15 November 2017; Submission Deadline: 8 January 2018

Journal of Optical Society of America A
Feature Issue: Color Vision 2018
Submission Opens: 1 November 2017

Journal of the Optical Society of America B
Feature Issue: Attosecond Science and Technology
Submission Deadline: 1 November 2017

Feature Issue: Planar Oxide Photonic Materials and Devices
Submission Opens: 15 January 2018; Submission Deadline: 1 March 2018

Optical Materials Express and Optics Express
Feature Issue: Advanced Solid-State Lasers 2017
Submission Deadline: 1 November 2017; Submission Deadline: 1 December 2017

Optics Express
Feature Issue: Energy Express: Light, Energy and the Environment 2017
Submission Opens: 1 December 2017; Submission Deadline: 15 January 2018

Photonics Research
Feature Issue: Non-Hermitian Photonics in Complex Media: PT-symmetry and beyond
Submission Deadline: 1 November 2017
 

MEETINGS CALENDAR AND DEADLINES


OSA Light, Energy and the Environment Congress
6 - 9 November 2017, Boulder, Colorado, USA

Collocated Topical Meetings:

Optical Nanostructures and Advance Materials for Photovoltaics
Optics and Photonics for Energy & the Environment
Optics for Solar Energy
Solid-State Lighting
 

OFC
11 - 15 March 2018, San Diego, California, USA

OSA High-brightness Sources and Light-driven Interactions Congress
26 - 28 March 2018, Strasbourg, France

Collocated Topical Meetings:

High-intensity Lasers and High-field Phenomena
Mid-infrared Coherence Sources
Compact (EUV & X-ray) Light Sources

Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 21 November 2017

OSA Biophotonics Congress: Biomedical Optics
3 - 6 April 2018, Hollywood, Florida, USA

Collocated Topical Meetings:

Clinical and Translational Biophotonics
Microscopy, Histopathology and Analytics
Optics and the Brain
Optical Tomography and Spectroscopy

Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 28 November 2017

CLEO
13 - 18 May 2018, San Jose, California, USA

Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 13 December 2017
 
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