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OPN | Research news
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OPN | Research news
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Featured Events
Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science
26 - 30 October 2025
Explore the Science + Industry Showcase and plenaries with a free Events + Exhibits Pass. Register online to save time onsite!
OFC Conference and Exhibition
15 - 19 March 2026
Be part of the world’s largest optical communications event. Connect, learn and innovate at OFC. Registration opens soon!
Optica Biophotonics Congress
26 - 29 April 2026
The Call for Papers is open! Share your research with global leaders in optics for medicine and biology.
Paper submission deadline: 09 December 2025 12:00
Optica Digital Holography and Three-Dimensional Imaging Topical Meeting
01 - 04 June 2026
Showcase advances in digital holography and 3D imaging at this dynamic Optica meeting. Start preparing your abstract. Submissions open soon!
Paper submission deadline: 27 January 2026 12:00
Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition
15 - 18 June 2026
Bring your latest breakthrough to Quantum 2.0. Share your research with a global audience.
Paper submission deadline: 10 February 2026 12:00