https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/ Optica News 2026 Optica Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:23:26 -0500 https://opticaorgdev.blob.core.windows.net/media/optica/media/files/brand/logos/optica_logo_descriptor_vt_black_rgb.png https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/ 2660 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2026/optica_names_22_recipients_for_2026_awards_and_medals/ We are pleased to announce 22 recipients of Optica's 2026 awards and recognitions, celebrating outstanding technical, research, educational, business, leadership and service accomplishments. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:54:25 -0500 2656 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2026/optica_names_tony_heinz_the_2026_frederic_ives_medal_jarus_w_quinn_prize/ Heinz, from Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, is recognized for his pioneering discoveries in photon science, outstanding leadership and commitment to education. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 2657 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2026/researchers_detect_complex_emotions_by_combining_multiple_optical_signals/ Researchers developed a portable emotional recognition system that could eventually be used to support at-home mental health monitoring, improve driver safety and make technology more responsive to human emotions. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 2655 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/vpiphotonics_and_nextcorps_luminate_launch_new_collaboration_to_empower_photonic_startups/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:52:03 -0500 2653 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2026/light-based_sensor_detects_early_molecular_signs_of_cancer_in_the_blood/ A new highly sensitive light-based sensor can detect extremely low concentrations of cancer biomarkers in the blood. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 2654 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2026/combining_ai_with_oct_shows_potential_for_detecting_lipid-rich_plaques_in_coronary_arteries/ A new artificial intelligence-based approach can detect fatty deposits inside coronary arteries using optical coherence tomography (OCT) images. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 2652 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2026/hair-thin_fiber_microphone_developed_to_monitor_critical_power_grid_systems/ A hair-thin microphone made entirely of silica fiber can detect a large range of ultrasound, sound frequencies beyond the reach of the human ear. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 2650 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2026/new_device_switches_terahertz_pulses_between_electric_and_magnetic_skyrmions/ A new optical device that can generate both electric and magnetic vortex-ring-like light patterns, which could enable more resilient approaches to terahertz wireless communication and light-based information processing. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0500 2651 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2026/optica_publishing_group_announces_new_editors-in-chief_for_four_journals/ Optica Publishing Group announces the new editors-in-chief of Applied Optics, Optica, Advances in Optics and Photonics and Optics Letters, respectively. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:08:46 -0500 2649 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/focuslight_and_brightview_announce_strategic_partnership_to_accelerate_advanced_optical_manufacturin/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:06 -0500