| Image Credit: Santiago Bernal, McGill University |
| A new study published in Optical Materials Express reveals how the glass-like shells of diatoms help these unicellular organisms perform photosynthesis even in dim conditions. Their shells contain holes that change the behavior of light depending on their size, spacing, and configuration. |
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| Image Credit: Heng Zuo, MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research |
| Learn how researchers developed a new way to use femtosecond laser pulses to fabricate the high-precision ultrathin mirror required for high-performance x-ray telescopes. This work is featured in the open-access journal Optica. |
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| Image Credit: NASA/Keegan Barber |
| As featured in the 2022 November member blog, discover how the Artemis I rocket moon mission will employ optics to broaden our ability to communicate from space. |
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 Image Credit: SamBarkerPhotography (2021) |
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| Artist Setsuko Ishii Featured in Optica Community |
| Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide announce the fourth installment in the Optica Community series celebrating renowned holographic artist Setsuko Ishii. |
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| Meet Optica's 2023 Fellows |
| The Optica Board confirmed 109 new Fellows for their distinguished contributions to education, research, engineering, business, and our community. I am pleased to welcome the new Optica Fellows," said Satoshi Kawata 2022 Optica President. |
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