OSA to Launch New Journal Focused on High-Impact Results

Launching July 2014, Optica will be an online-only, gold open-access journal focusing on the rapid dissemination of high-impact results in all areas of optics and photonics. Publishing original peer-reviewed research articles, letters and mini reviews, Optica will offer authors a preliminary decision on their work within five business days and the opportunity to easily transfer their submissions to another OSA journal post decision. Alex Gaeta, professor of applied and engineering physics at Cornell University, will serve as editor-in-chief. Visit optica.osa.org for more information.

Register for Free Webinar: Challenging the Limits of Diffraction

On Tuesday, 25 February 2014, the Nanophotonics Technical Group will be hosting a FREE webinar entitled “Challenging the Limits of Diffraction.”  Dr. Reuven Gordon, from the University of Victoria in Canada , will be the speaker for this 60 minute presentation. Dr. Gordon will be demonstrating ways to overcome four limits of diffraction by challenging the assumptions on which the limits are based. Additional information is available online.

Register today!

RSVP Today for the Student and Young Professionals Happy Hour at OFC!

OSA Student Members, Recent Graduate Members and Young Professionals attending OFC 2014 next month are invited to eat, drink and network on Wednesday, 12 March, from 18:30 to 20:30 at Chevys Fresh Mex, which is just a block away from the Moscone Center. The event is FREE with one drink ticket per attendee and a buffet of appetizers. Space is limited, so make sure you RSVP today!

Preparations for the International Year of Light are Underway

A resolution declaring 2015 the International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies (IYL 2015) was passed by the full United Nations General Assembly on 20 December 2013. The Optical Society is one of six founding scientific organizations that worked to obtain the formal declaration.

IYL 2015 is a global initiative that will highlight to the citizens of the world the importance of light and optical technologies in their lives, for their futures, and for the development of society.  IYL 2015 will consist of coordinated activities at national, regional and international levels and kicks off with opening ceremonies scheduled for 19-20 January 2015 in Paris.

For more information visit www.osa.org/IYL2015.

Join OSA for Congressional Visits Day

Please consider joining OSA as part of the annual Congressional Visits Day (CVD) taking place in Washington, DC on 25 and 26 March 2014.  This is a great opportunity to establish a relationship with your Congressional offices and to educate your members of Congress on the importance of optics and photonics.

Over 250+ scientists, engineers, business leaders and educators will travel to Washington, DC to meet with their members of Congress and talk about the importance of research & development (R&D) funding. This year, OSA will be participating in this annual event to talk about not only the importance of R&D funding but to educate members of Congress about the National Photonics Initiative (NPI).

Each participant will be placed on a combined society team based on your geographic region. There will be a training on 25 March in Washington, DC  focusing on the NPI and how to have an effective meeting. That evening, you will have the opportunity to join colleagues at a reception on Capitol Hill. On 26 March, you and your team will visit your Congressional representatives. Society staff will schedule and coordinate your day and will escort you to all of your meetings.

To sign up visit www.LightOurFuture.org/CVD or contact Laura Kolton at lkolto@osa.org.

Apply Today for the Siegman International School on Lasers

The Siegman International School on Lasers, co-founded by IPG Photonics, is a week-long program that provides a unique opportunity to learn from global experts, highly-regarded professors and fellow students. Participants will also be able to present their own research, gain valuable experience and build exposure for their work.

3-8 August 2014
Stanford University in Stanford, CA, USA
Tuition Fee: USD $1,000 (Registration for the program includes accommodations for six nights, all meals, lectures and materials.)  Financial aid may be available.

Confirmed Speakers:

• Robert L. Byer, Stanford University, USA
• Hui Cao, Yale University, USA
• Alexander L. Gaeta, Cornell University, USA
• Stephen E. Harris, Stanford University, USA
• David Richardson, Southampton University, UK
• Bahaa E. A. Saleh, CREOL, USA

Space is limited. Apply today. Deadline: 21 April 2014.

Enter OSA's Annual Enabled by Optics Contest by 30 April

Optics technology is a critical component in the products we all use every day, yet some may ask: What's optics have to do with it? OSA’s Annual Enabled by Optics Contest provides companies and students with a platform to explain how optics technology has impacted our world.

Learn more and enter today.

Donate Today and Be the Spark in a Student's Life!

The OSA Foundation supports 7,000 people each year with its portfolio of optics education programs. These programs are in the form of scholarships, paper competitions, travel grants, and youth science education opportunities like the Optics Suitcase, which spreads the science of light to a classroom of 50 students per suitcase.

Help us continue this trend by making a donation to our General Fund today. Donations to the General Fund allow us to support programs like the Optics Suitcase that inspire the next generation of leaders in the optics and photonics community. For more information about what we do, visit www.osa.org/foundation.

Now Available Online: Bob Flanagan–A View from Wall Street–Technology Investment Banking

Bob Flanagan, Managing Director, Head of Technology Hardware Banking, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. gives a unique perspective in his presentation at the 2013 OIDA Annual Forum.

This video is available for online viewing compliments of OIDA as a special preview of the type of programming OIDA offers. OIDA Members have access to all the videos filmed at the OIDA Annual Forum.

Not an OIDA Member? OIDA is the premier industry trade association serving the global optoelectronics community. Join OIDA and collaborate with industry thought leaders and customers through focused meetings and members-only events. Elevate your market success with exclusive access to OIDA Market Updates and technology Roadmap Reports plus connect directly with a dedicated government relations expert. Discover the benefits of OIDA. Join today or call +1.202.416.1474.

Special Discount Offer for OSA Members Attending OFC!

If you plan to attend OFC 2014 next month in San Francisco, CA, USA, stop by the OSA booth located in the North Building, Lower Lobby (next to the elevators) to renew your membership. You will receive a 50% discount* on the cost of annual membership dues (a $65 value) plus a FREE book!

*This special offer applies for a one-year Individual Membership only.

OSA Highlights its Significant Achievements for 2013

OSA’s milestone accomplishments for 2013 are now posted on the history section of OSA.org. These achievements include:

• The open access journal Photonics Research was launched in partnership with the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics.
• OSA became a founding partner of, and launched, the National Photonics Initiative (NPI).
• OSA presented the 2013 Advocate of Optics to Dr. Steven Chu, U.S. Secretary of Energy.
• OSA Foundation exceeded $8 million in assets and funded programs benefiting over 7,000 students.
• The Distinguished Service Award was renamed the Stephen D. Fantone Distinguished Service Award.
• OSA published six of the top ten optics journals as measured by 2012 citations and Eigenfactor (reported in 2013).

Register Now for CLEO and Save

CLEO: 2014, the leading peer-reviewed conference on lasers and electro-optics, features more than 1,700 high-quality presentations including the special symposia, tutorials, invited talks, short courses and the plenary.

Make valuable connections and collaborate with peers during a number of highly-engaging networking events and the CLEO: Expo. Innovative research is covered on 26 principal topic categories in the areas of QELS-Fundamental Science, Science & Innovations and Applications & Technology. 

Register by the deadline: 12 May 2014, 23:59 EDT

FiO/LS 2014 Call for Papers is Open

Join your colleagues at Frontiers in Optics/Laser Science 2014 and take part in a high-quality technical program, exciting events and professional networking opportunities. This conference provides the perfect forum for you to exchange ideas and expand your network in industry and academia.

View the full list of Paper Submission Categories and technical program themes. Submission Deadline: Monday, 19 May 2014, 12:00 EDT

FiO/LS 2014 is being held 19-23 October at the gorgeous, top-rated JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, AZ, USA.

Call for Speakers CLEO 2014 Technology Transfer Program

Submission Deadline: 24 February 2014

Submissions are encouraged from universities, government laboratories, start-ups and established companies.

Speakers are being solicited for two panels:

• Technology Transfer Tutorial: The one hour tutorial will feature three speakers. Speakers from laboratories and universities are encouraged to speak about Technology Transfer 101. Speakers from start-ups will discuss starting your own business, lessons learned, and entrepreneurship. Speakers will inform attendees about the licensing process, as well as funding, entrepreneurship, technology transfer and intellectual property.
• Pitch Panel: This 90 minute session will include five to seven speakers presenting their technology, why it is valuable and the next steps to commercialize it.

Learn more and submit now.

Job Listings on WORKinOPTICS.com

Search. Find. Connect. OSA's online job board, WORKinOPTICS.com connects leading employers, qualified job and internship seekers and consultants within the optics and photonics community. Whether you're searching for a job, someone to fill a job, or exploring career options, WORKinOPTICS.com is a reliable global resource that can help you to make valuable connections in industry and academia.

Recent job postings include:

• Optical Design Engineering Assistant - PD-LD, Inc.
• Coating Manager - Alpine Research Optics
• Sales Engineer - PFG Precision Optics
• Technical Writing Scientist - Thorlabs, Inc.
• Process Engineer - Optical Molding - G-S Plastic Optics
• Application & Service Engineer - TOPTICA Photonics, Inc
• Chief Research Scientist for Space Based Hardware - Lockheed Martin
• Faculty Position in Experimental Quantum Optics - Universidad de Los Andes
• Scientist / Sr. Scientist - Canon USA

Upcoming Meeting Deadlines

Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO)

8 - 13 June 2014, San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California, USA

Technology Transfer - Call for Speakers: 24 February 2014
Advanced Registration Deadline: 12 May 2014

Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC)

9 – 13 March 2014, Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, USA

OFC Housing: There is still time to book your 2014 hotel reservation on the OFC website or call Travel Planners at +1 800-221-3531 or +1 212-532-1660.
Postdeadline Paper Submission Deadline: 25 February 2014, 17:00 GMT

Research in Optical Sciences

18 – 20 March 2014, Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Collocated Topical Meetings:
High-Intensity Lasers and High-Field Phenomena (HILAS)
Quantum Information and Measurement (QIM)
Workshop on Optical Plasmonic Materials (OPM)

Short Course:
Frequency Combs and Applications

Postdeadline Abstract and Summary Submission: 24 February 2014

International Photonics and OptoElectronics

18 - 21 June 2014, Wuhan, China

Collocated Topical Meetings:
Fiber-Based Technologies and Applications
Optoelectronic Devices and Integration

Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 5 March 2014, 17:00GMT

Classical Optics

22 - 26 June 2014, The Fairmont Orchid, Kohala Coast, Hawaii, USA

Collocated Topical Meetings:
Computational Optical Sensing and Imaging (COSI)
International Optical Design Conference (IODC)
Optical Fabrication and Testing (OF&T)

Also offered:
6 Short Courses
Dedicated sessions on freeform optics with additional programming available from ASPE

Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 5 March 2014, 17:00GMT
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 22 May 2014

Imaging and Applied Optics

13 - 17 July 2014, Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Seattle, Washington, USA

Collocated Topical Meetings:
Applied Industrial Optics: Spectroscopy, Imaging, and Metrology (AIO)
Digital Holography & 3-D Imaging (DH)
Imaging Systems and Applications (IS)
Laser Applications to Chemical, Security and Environmental Analysis (LACSEA)
Propagation through and Characterization of Distributed Volume Turbulence (pcDVT)
Signal Recovery & Synthesis (SRS)

Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 26 March 2014, 12:00EDT

Advanced Photonics for Communications

13 - 17 July 2014, Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa, San Diego, California, USA

Collocated Topical Meetings:
Integrated Photonics Research, Silicon, and Nanophotonics (IPR)
Photonic Networks and Devices (Networks)
Photonics in Switching (PS)
Signal Processing in Photonic Communications (SPPCom)

Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 26 March 2014, 17:00GMT
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 17 June 2014

Biomedical Optics (BIOMED)

26 - 30 April 2014, Miami Hilton Downtown, Miami, Florida, USA

Hotel Reservation Deadline: 27 March 2014
Advanced Registration Deadline: 31 March 2014
Postdeadline Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 8 April 2014, 17:00GMT

Mark your calendar now for...

OSA Incubator Meeting: Controlled Light Propagation through Complex Media

5 -7 March 2014, OSA Headquarters, Washington, DC, USA

Hosted by:
Thomas Bifano, Boston University, United States
Sylvain Gigan, Institut Langevin, France
Jerome Mertz, Boston University, United States
Allard Mosk, University of Twente, Netherlands

Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC)

9 - 13 March 2014, Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, USA

One-Day Immersion Workshop: Software Defined Photonic & Data Center Networks

9 March 2014 - Held in Conjunction with OFC in San Francisco, CA, USA

Register Now. Free Registration for OIDA Members. 50% discount for OSA Corporate Members.

OSA Executive Forum - An Exclusive Event for Business Leaders in Networking and Communications Technology

10 March 2014 - Held in Conjunction with OFC in San Francisco, CA, USA

Speakers include:
Christopher J. Rust, Early Stage Venture Investor,
Multiple Stealth Mode Startups
Najam Ahmad, Director, Network Engineering, Facebook
John Considine, Chief Technology Officer, Terremark

Attend Executive Forum and get insider perspectives in an uncensored environment, while enjoying high-level networking. Register today.

Research in Optical Sciences

18 - 20 March 2014, Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Collocated Topical Meetings:
High-Intensity Lasers and High-Field Phenomena (HILAS)
Quantum Information and Measurement (QIM)
Workshop on Optical Plasmonic Materials (OPM)

Short Course:
Frequency Combs and Applications

OSA Incubator Meeting: Topological Order with Photons

2 - 4 April 2014, OSA Headquarters, Washington, DC, USA

Hosted by:
Steven Girvin, Yale University, United States
Mohammad Hafezi, Joint Quantum Institute, United States
Karyn Le Hur, Ecole Polytechnique, France
Jacob Taylor, National Institute of Standards & Technology, United States

OSA Incubator Meeting: Implications of Compressive Sensing Concepts to Imaging Systems

9 - 11 April 2014, OSA Headquarters, Washington, DC, USA

Hosted by:
Ravi Athale, Office of Naval Research
Abhijit Mahalanobis, Lockheed Martin
Joe Mait, Army Research Laboratory
Mark Neifeld, University of Arizona

OSA Journals

Recently Published Feature Issues

Applied Optics
Optical Interference Coatings

Biomedical Optics Express
Advances in Optics for Biotechnology, Medicine and Surgery

Optics Express and Optical Materials Express
Nonlinear Optics

Call for Papers

Applied Optics
Feature Issue: Display Technology
Submission Deadline: 1 March 2014

Feature Issue: Optical Design and Testing
Submission Opens: 1 April 2014; Submission Deadline: 1 May 2014

Journal of the Optical Society of America B
Feature Issue: Photon-number-resolving Detectors for Quantum-state Engineering
Submissions Open: 1 April 2014; Submission Deadline: 1 May 2014

Optical Materials Express
Feature Issue: Optical Materials for Flat Panel Displays
Submission Deadline: 28 February 2014

Photonics Research
Feature Issue: Microwave Photonics
Submission Deadline: 17 March 2014

In the News

Biomedical Optics Express

Nanodiamonds Covered in Silk Promise Smoother Drug Delivery - Fierce Drug Delivery
Nanodiamonds Coated in Silk for Medicine - MedGadget
Silk coat for diamonds makes sleek new imaging, drug delivery tool - Science Daily
Silk-Diamond Hybrid Shows Promise for Cell Imaging - Photonics.com
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Optics Express

What Keeps Animals Warm? Insulating Power In Animal Fur And Feathers Shows Radiation Plays A Role - International Business Times
Furred and Feathered Animals Stay Warm by Reflecting Infrared Light - Nature World News
Unexpected Optical Mechanism Behind Insulating Power Of Polar Bear Fur - Red Orbit
Fur and feathers keep animals warm by scattering light - R&D Magazine
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Axially Translating Aspheric Phase Plates Generate Varying Amounts of Spherical Aberration -- or of Conical Wavefront - Laser Focus World
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Montreal Researchers Create High-Quality, 1-M-Long Fbgs with Megahertz-Range Bandwidths - Laser Focus World
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Optics Letters

Diagnosis Just a Breath Away with New Laser that Advances Breath Analysis for Disease Diagnosis - Science Daily
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Better Optical Modulators Boost Silicon Photonics - Photonics Spectra
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