December 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