2020
The Path Forward for Science under a New Administration
As President-elect Joseph Biden fills key positions to address global challenges from COVID-19 to climate change, the scientific community is optimistic he will prioritize research and development. The Optical Society requests that President-elect Biden continue to expand government support for these key industries made possible by optics and photonics, the science of light.
Added: 11 January 2021
Exploring Optics At Home
Looking for fun family friendly optics related activities that you can do at home? You can explore optical illusions, make a pinhole viewer or experiment with lasers with OSA’s Optics At Home webinar series and find more experiments and activities at Optics4Kids.
Added: 18 December 2020
OSA Industry Member Profile - Zurich Instruments
OSA Industry Development Associates (OIDA) member Zurich Instruments, Switzerland, is a test and measurement developer and manufacturer that puts customer service first. Founded in 2008 as a spin-off company, Zurich Instruments has grown into a successful and independent business. Jan Benhelm, the company’s CMO, offers insight into the company’s success and...
Added: 16 December 2020
Marketing Optical Technologies in a Virtual Environment – the OIDA Technology Showcase
During the 2nd Virtual OIDA Technology Showcase held 1-3 December 2020, 29 companies, members of the OSA Industry Development Associates (OIDA) presented their cutting-edge technologies under six themes –instrumentation and metrology, imaging and microscopy, fiber optics and communications, services, precision optics and components and precision sources.
Added: 15 December 2020
Happy International Volunteer Day
As we celebrate International Volunteer Day on 5 December 2020, The Optical Society (OSA) wants to recognize and thank our outstanding volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to enrich our Society and the entire optics and photonics community.
Added: 03 December 2020
OSA High-brightness Sources and Light-driven Interactions Congress: Innovations in Ultrafast Science
Comprised of three topical meetings, the all-virtual 2020 OSA High-brightness Sources and Light-driven Interactions Congress showcased applications in environmental measurements, consumer technologies and ultrafast science.
Added: 24 November 2020
2020 OSA Laser Congress Highlights Future Technologies and Applications
The all-virtual 2020 OSA Laser Congress, held 13 – 16 October, featured presentations on innovations in solid-state lasers and applications including the use of optics technologies in space. Speakers described how spaceborne LIDAR is measuring greenhouse gases, agricultural output, deforestation in the Amazon, carbon content in biosphere, and phytoplankton in the oceans.
Added: 20 October 2020
OPTICS IS ILLUMINATING THE PATH FORWARD
The global optics and photonics community is doing its part to fight the covid-19 pandemic. State-of-the-art optics technologies are detecting and tracking the virus, sterilizing surfaces and healthcare equipment, and sequencing the virus genome for developing effective vaccines.
Added: 20 October 2020
Virtual Reality Headsets that Maximize Visual Performance
Critical improvements for the next generation of displays and virtual reality (VR) headsets sparked lively discussions during the all-virtual OSA Incubator on Visual Perception in AR/VR on Thursday, 24 September.
Added: 05 October 2020
OIDA Member Profile - Multiphoton Optics
OSA Industry Development Associates (OIDA) member Multiphoton Optics, Germany is a leading developer of green technology in the 3D lithography space.
Added: 25 September 2020
