https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/ Optica News 2026 Optica Sun, 31 May 2026 13:14:03 -0400 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/ 2714 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2026/margaret_m_murnane_named_optica_honorary_member/ Murnane is recognized as an Optica Honorary Member for pioneering advances in ultrafast laser technology and XUV science, as well as exceptional service to the optics community through sustained mentorship and leadership. Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 2712 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2026/tahiyat_rahman_named_2026-2027_optica_materials_research_society_congressional_fellow/ We are pleased to announce the selection of Tahiyat Rahman as the 2026-2027 Optica/MRS Congressional Fellow. Rahman will serve a one-year term in Washington, D.C., working as a special legislative assistant on the staff of a member of Congress or a congressional committee. Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 2713 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/lambda_research_releases_tracepro_26_2/ Mon, 18 May 2026 11:18:24 -0400 2711 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/exail_selected_by_nasa_to_equip_the_lisa_gravitational_wave_observatory_with_critical_photonics_tech/ Tue, 12 May 2026 14:23:07 -0400 2708 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/forging_europe_s_quantum_hardware_backbone_-_qbird_joins_eu50m_p4q_pilot_to_accelerate_industrial_ph/ Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 2710 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/coher_sense_secures_esa_spark_funding_for_low-cost_fbg_interrogator_development/ Mon, 11 May 2026 12:51:55 -0400 2709 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/eyeo_raises_eu40_million_to_fix_the_flaw_that_has_kept_every_camera_70_blind/ Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2715 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/hef_photonics_usa_enhances_optical_coating_capabilities_with_acquisition_of_evaporated_coatings_inc/ Fri, 08 May 2026 16:18:10 -0400 2707 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2026/tiny_sensor_harnesses_light_to_feel_touch/ Researchers developed a sensor that measures just 1.7 millimeters and can measure forces and torque in all directions using light. Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 2705 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/xpanceo_and_iten_create_proof_of_concept_for_smart_lens_with_integrated_solid-state_battery/ Fri, 01 May 2026 08:28:00 -0400