| Image Credit: Alcatel Submarine Systems / Nokia |
As the world increasingly relies on mobile and digital technologies, the need for data is rising dramatically—global internet usage rose almost 30% per year between 2017 and 2021. To meet this surging demand, network operators are accelerating plans to add capacity to their infrastructure, including the submarine optical cables that provide crucial connections between continents.
In the March issue of Optica’s Optics & Photonics News (OPN), a cover story looks at how scientists and engineers are working to boost the capacity of submarine fiber networks—and perhaps use them to create a global network of environmental sensors at the same time. |
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| Image Credit: Susumu Noda, Kyoto University |
| A recent news release featuring work published in Optica describes a new nonmechanical 3D lidar system that can fit in the palm of your hand. |
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| Image Credit: Fuyu Li, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China |
| In this featured article in Photonics Research, learn how researchers have developed two all-silicon terahertz metasurface devices that could help improve communication, terahertz imaging, particle manipulation, and encoding of quantum information. |
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| Image Credit: Optica a few years ago from the Nagel Lounge |
| Optica joins UNESCO and other organizations worldwide to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in STEM fields and inspire the next generation of female scientists. Members shared tributes to the women scientists who inspire them—and there is still time to post your own! Learn more about Optica’s efforts to support women in STEM fields in the 2023 09 February Optica blog. |
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| Engineers visited Optica's Washington DC headquarters for a celebratory networking happy hour. |
| Image Credit: Ana Fowler |
| Each year, on the third week of February, the United States observes Engineering Week to acknowledge the work of Engineers. Optica is proud to have a vibrant community of scientists and engineers using optics to solve challenges and bring new ideas to life. Learn more about this event in the 2023 24 February Optica blog. |
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 Image Credit: Scott Byer |
| New Honorary Member |
| Laser pioneer Robert Byer is honored for his extraordinary contributions to lasers and nonlinear optics as well as his leadership and dedicated service to the optics community. |
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| 2023 Award Winners Named |
| Optica celebrates those in our field making significant technical, research, education, business, leadership and service accomplishments. |
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