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| The astonishing growth of AI-capable infrastructure in data centers, and of AI-enabled thinking in the product lab, is creating intriguing opportunities for the optics and photonics industry. The cover story in the September issue of Optica’s magazine Optics & Photonics News (OPN) takes a look at how six optics and photonics companies are capitalizing on different pieces of this marketplace. Representatives from the firms shared how they’re trying to solve the data challenges presented by AI, leverage AI to create new technologies or integrate it to improve existing products and internal processes. Taken together, these snapshots offer a flavor of how AI is influencing the broader photonics industry. |
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The new inexpensive smartphone-based digital holographic microscope provides a
portable way to perform 3D measurements.
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| In a recent article from Applied Optics, learn how researchers have developed a new smartphone-based digital holographic microscope that enables precision 3D measurements. The highly portable and inexpensive microscope could help bring 3D measurement capabilities to a broader range of applications, including educational uses and point-of-care diagnostics in resource-limited settings. |
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GEMM expands its horizons! Two leading institutions join the Optica-AGU Global Environmental Measurement and Monitoring (GEMM) Initiative: The University of Waterloo and the Mexican Photonics Cluster.
The Waterloo Climate Institute and Mexican Photonics Cluster will leverage their expertise in photonics technology to monitor and mitigate environmental impacts, connecting policymakers with critical data for more informed decision-making.
As part of a growing collaboration, the GEMM Network’s increasing opportunities will strategically address local and regional environmental issues through a global network of scientists, policymakers, and engineers. |
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Dr. Javier J. López-Casarín received the 2024 Adovcate of Optics recognition from Optica Chief Scientist P. Scott Carney at a ceremony in Mexico City.
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Optica is thrilled to recognize Mexican Federal Deputy Javier J. López-Casarín for his robust commitment to the optics community with the 2024 Advocate of Optics recognition.
In his role as Vice President of the United States of America Friendship Committee of the Chamber of Deputies, Dr. López-Casarín has been pivotal in the promotion of optics through the support of groundbreaking legislation such as the recent Mexican Law for Humanities, Sciences, Technologies, and Innovation and initiatives for Artificial Intelligence regulation.
This annual recognition is awarded to a public official who demonstrates substantial leadership in the advancement of light science. |
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| Image Credit: Malini Olivo |
| Malini Olivo believes it is important to have a mentor who can encourage you to pursue your dreams. After having important mentors in her own career, Malini is excited about mentoring young people, both men and women, in scientific research and pursuits of discovery and excellence. |
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| Take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of your colleagues. Nominees for 2025 Awards and Medals that support diversity across all areas are especially encouraged. The deadline is 1 October 2024. |
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| Call for Paper Submissions |
| Submit your research to be selected to present at OFC 2025, the premier optical networking and communications conference. View the submission guidelines and prepare now to submit your paper by 22 October 2024. |
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| Join Us in Osaka, Japan |
| Network with research scientists and industry professionals who are shaping the future of solid-state laser development and its applications. Advance registration ends 24 September. |
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