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| Sizing Up the Optics and Photonics Industry |
The worldwide scope of optics and photonics has grown massively in recent years, having reached more than half a trillion U.S. dollars in annual value, according to Optica's estimates. And Tom Hausken, the society's senior industry adviser, points out that the "downstream value" of these technologies is far bigger than that.
"Three [light-driven] segments alone—microlithography, optical communications and displays—enable, in some way, nearly the entire global economic output of US$100 trillion," Hausken writes in a Market Report in the October 2021 Optics & Photonics News. In the story, Hausken looks at estimates for market size and growth from both Optica and the European photonics public-private partnership Photonics21—and talks about why such estimates matter.
By the way: Optica members can now access this story and other OPN content not only in the print issue and the magazine's website, but in a brand-new digital edition that brings a page-by-page, magazine-like experience direct to their laptops, smartphones or tablets. Try it out today! |
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| Julia Majors, Optical Program Manager, Avo Photonics |
| Spotlight-Women in Industry |
Spotlight—Women in Industry is a monthly article highlighting emerging and seasoned female Optica corporate members in which we ask both professional and personal questions. This month features Julia Majors, Optical Program Manager, Avo Photonics. If you would like to be featured in this section, please email Industry@optica.org for more information.
- What currently excites you most about working in the optics and photonics industry?
The seemingly endless innovation that exists in the photonics industry has always excited me—there are always opportunities to develop newer and better technology to improve people's lives. And because that drives so many of us in this industry, there are always great people to work with in finding and solving these new, exciting problems.
- What career advice would you give to your younger self?
As long as you're working on something challenging, have patience that any failures are lessons that will only help in the future.
- What is a hobby or passion of yours?
Studying and practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been a passion of mine for more than 10 years.
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| GEMM |
Optica and AGU's joint Global Environmental Measurement and Monitoring (GEMM) Initiative will convene a hybrid Summit, "Cities are the Key to the Climate Solution: Meeting Global Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) and Air Quality Targets Through Real-Time Measurement" on 3 November 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland, alongside the United Nations 26th Climate Change Conference.
Cities account for 70% of all GHG emissions. The Summit will highlight the GEMM Urban Air Pilot Project's low-cost sensors and networks for real-time monitoring of CO2 and air pollutants at the neighborhood scale and information policymakers and other stakeholders need for climate change and air quality actions.
The GEMM Scottish Center at the University of Strathclyde is co-hosting the Summit with: Optica, American Geophysical Union (AGU), University of California, Berkeley, Glasgow City Council, UK Met Office and National Physical Laboratory.
Speakers include: Donna Strickland, 2018 Nobel Laureate in Physics and 2013 OSA President; Susan Aitken, Glasgow City Council Leader; David Miller, C40 Cities Director of International Diplomacy; Tom Baer, GEMM Initiative Chair and 2009 OSA President; Guy Brasseur, AGU and Max Planck Institute of Meteorology; Allister Ferguson, University of Strathclyde and many others.
Please register here. |
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| Siegman International School 2022 |
| The Siegman International School is a week-long program that exposes students to in-depth learning of lasers and their applications from internationally recognized academic and industry leaders in the field. Each summer up to 100 graduate students are invited to participate in a week-long program to learn from pioneering laser researchers and experts from leading laser companies, highly-regarded professors and fellow students. Attendees are asked to present their own research, which provides valuable experience in building exposure for their work all while building lifelong colleagues and friends. Applications will open 31 October and close 30 November. |
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| Senior Member |
| Applications are now open for the 2022 Senior Member class and are due annually on 28 February. |
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| Optica Fellow Spotlight |
| 2017 Fellow John Sheridan advises, “Pursue what you are interested in, not what others tell you to.” |
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| Optica Beyond Academia |
Navigating between academia and industry can be a distinctive journey. Join Optica Corporate Membership as we host a yearlong series devoted to connecting students and early career professionals with leaders in industry to help guide you through your unique career path.
Sponsored by Go! Foton, this five-part interactive series will bring together our diverse community and tackle the sometimes difficult discussion of moving beyond academia. Learn More. |
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| CEO Plenary |
10 November 2021, 11:00 - 12:00 EST
The CEO Plenary event is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to hear first-hand experiences from a leading CEO in our industry. Join us as Zemax's CEO S. Subbiah shares his journey to becoming a CEO. He will touch on his career path as well as building and leading high technology companies into profitably and growing business organizations in the business-to-business sector. We will have a plenary, followed by a fireside chat, then open up to attendee Q & A. Register Here. |
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| 2022 Meetings Schedule |
| In 2022, Optica presents more than 30 congresses, topical meetings and conferences. View the schedule and request information for meetings of interest. Learn More. |
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