https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/ Optica News 2026 Optica Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:45:06 -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/ 2723 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/xpanceo_presents_smart_contact_lens_prototype_portfolio_at_vivatech_paving_the_way_for_first_integr/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:06:58 -0400 2720 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2026/new_lidar_system_maps_location_speed_and_material_properties_in_a_single_measurement/ Researchers have developed a new kind of lidar system that simultaneously measures the location, speed and material properties of objects in a scene, which could be useful for applications in robotics, autonomous driving and remote sensing. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 2722 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2026/researchers_unlock_scalable_control_of_quantum_light_signals/ Researchers have discovered a new, highly scalable way to control quantum information carried in different frequencies, or wavelengths, of light. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:59:49 -0400 2719 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/alcyon_photonics_and_taiwan_auto_design_co_announce_strategic_partnership_to_advance_taiwan_s_silic/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:30:20 -0400 2718 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/announcing_vpilinkconfigurator_verseion_4_6/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:10:07 -0400 2716 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/optoman_launches_academic_discount_program_to_support_scientific_research_worldwide/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:06:51 -0400 2721 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/luceda_photonics_launches_nexus_to_transform_raw_photonics_data_into_actionable_insights_for_high-/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:22:56 -0400 2717 https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/corporate_member_news/2026/alcyon_photonics_ccraft_and_izmo_microsystems_form_strategic_partnership_to_advance_next_generatio/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:08:04 -0400 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