Optica Sensing Congress

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Optica Sensing Congress
20 - 24 July 2025
Hilton Long Beach
Long Beach, California UNITED STATES
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Sign up nowSensors and sensing technologies that utilize optical techniques are becoming central to many aspects of our modern life.
The Optica Sensing Congress presents the latest developments in optical sensing and sensors and their use in various applications. Of particular note are several hot topics, including photonic integrated circuits (PICS), fiber-based sensing, quantum sensing technology, THz sensing, sensing solutions in manufacturing and the latest developments in comb spectroscopy, including fiber lasers and mid-IR sources.
The optical sensor market continues to expand, and sensor technology is becoming more and more sophisticated, with integration from the chip level to full system platforms.
Applied Industrial Spectroscopy (AIS)
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Learn MoreQuantum Sensing and Metrology (QSM)
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The program, curated by industry chairs, explores the collaboration between academia and industry and the evolution from research to application.
Optica Distinguished Lecturer Series

Hidetoshi Katoro, The University of Tokyo, Japan, presents on optical lattice clocks for future applications. The talk is presented as part of Optica's recognition of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
Congress Chairs

Gilberto Brambilla
University of Southampton, UK, Chair

Johannes Kunsch
Laser Components GmbH, Germany, Industry Chair
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