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Archie I. Mahan

Archie I. Mahan

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Awards & Distinctions

Archie I. Mahan served as OSA Treasurer from 1961-1979. An award was named in his honor that recognized the best feature article in Optics & Photonics News. Mahan became a Fellow of OSA in 1961.

Document Created: 26 July 2023
Last Updated: 28 August 2023

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