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ICYMI....This portable Raman analyzer detects gas leaks from a distance: https://bit.ly/485GxqO
The tech uses a robust enhancement mechanism, where blue pump light and Raman scattered light from hydrogen are reflected multiple times in a multipass cavity to detect very low H2 concentrations. 💡 ⚛️ 🧪
The tech uses a robust enhancement mechanism, where blue pump light and Raman scattered light from hydrogen are reflected multiple times in a multipass cavity to detect very low H2 concentrations. 💡 ⚛️ 🧪
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
ICYMI....This portable Raman analyzer detects gas leaks from a distance: https://bit.ly/485GxqO
The tech uses a robust enhancement mechanism, where blue pump light and Raman scattered light from hydrogen are reflected multiple times in a multipass cavity to detect very low H2 concentrations. 💡 ⚛️ 🧪
The tech uses a robust enhancement mechanism, where blue pump light and Raman scattered light from hydrogen are reflected multiple times in a multipass cavity to detect very low H2 concentrations. 💡 ⚛️ 🧪
💡🧪We couldn't leave out the Science + Industry showcase!
The WorkInOptics Career Zone connected employers and job seekers in personal interviews, showfloor programming covered emerging technologies, and exhibitors demonstrated the latest products and innovations in #photonics. 😀
The WorkInOptics Career Zone connected employers and job seekers in personal interviews, showfloor programming covered emerging technologies, and exhibitors demonstrated the latest products and innovations in #photonics. 😀
November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
💡🧪We couldn't leave out the Science + Industry showcase!
The WorkInOptics Career Zone connected employers and job seekers in personal interviews, showfloor programming covered emerging technologies, and exhibitors demonstrated the latest products and innovations in #photonics. 😀
The WorkInOptics Career Zone connected employers and job seekers in personal interviews, showfloor programming covered emerging technologies, and exhibitors demonstrated the latest products and innovations in #photonics. 😀
Did you have a favorite spot to linger at during #FiO25?
Hearing directly from students at the poster session, networking over coffee breaks, meeting editors from @opg.optica.org, and relaxing at the member lounge... we could go on (and we might, we have a lot of great photos). 💡
Hearing directly from students at the poster session, networking over coffee breaks, meeting editors from @opg.optica.org, and relaxing at the member lounge... we could go on (and we might, we have a lot of great photos). 💡
November 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Did you have a favorite spot to linger at during #FiO25?
Hearing directly from students at the poster session, networking over coffee breaks, meeting editors from @opg.optica.org, and relaxing at the member lounge... we could go on (and we might, we have a lot of great photos). 💡
Hearing directly from students at the poster session, networking over coffee breaks, meeting editors from @opg.optica.org, and relaxing at the member lounge... we could go on (and we might, we have a lot of great photos). 💡
We had a great FiO this year, especially with the latest updates in #quantum at the plenary sessions! 🤩
Don't worry if you missed some sessions - recordings and highlights are available for 60 days 👉 https://bit.ly/49ChAo6
Don't worry if you missed some sessions - recordings and highlights are available for 60 days 👉 https://bit.ly/49ChAo6
November 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We had a great FiO this year, especially with the latest updates in #quantum at the plenary sessions! 🤩
Don't worry if you missed some sessions - recordings and highlights are available for 60 days 👉 https://bit.ly/49ChAo6
Don't worry if you missed some sessions - recordings and highlights are available for 60 days 👉 https://bit.ly/49ChAo6
⚛️💡By mapping each frequency comb line to a unique group of pixels, the researchers could control each line independently, allowing them to sculpt the spectrum to any shape they wanted.
This video shows the new spectral shaper being used for spectral flattening across approximately 10K comb lines.
This video shows the new spectral shaper being used for spectral flattening across approximately 10K comb lines.
November 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
⚛️💡By mapping each frequency comb line to a unique group of pixels, the researchers could control each line independently, allowing them to sculpt the spectrum to any shape they wanted.
This video shows the new spectral shaper being used for spectral flattening across approximately 10K comb lines.
This video shows the new spectral shaper being used for spectral flattening across approximately 10K comb lines.
Spectral shaper provides control over 10K laser frequency comb lines: https://bit.ly/4oeurBn
By substituting a spatial light modulator for the camera typically used in spectrographs, it could help astronomers detect exoplanets by making tiny stellar wobbles easier to measure.
#OPG_Optica 💡 ⚛️
By substituting a spatial light modulator for the camera typically used in spectrographs, it could help astronomers detect exoplanets by making tiny stellar wobbles easier to measure.
#OPG_Optica 💡 ⚛️
November 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Spectral shaper provides control over 10K laser frequency comb lines: https://bit.ly/4oeurBn
By substituting a spatial light modulator for the camera typically used in spectrographs, it could help astronomers detect exoplanets by making tiny stellar wobbles easier to measure.
#OPG_Optica 💡 ⚛️
By substituting a spatial light modulator for the camera typically used in spectrographs, it could help astronomers detect exoplanets by making tiny stellar wobbles easier to measure.
#OPG_Optica 💡 ⚛️
Happy "Hollow"-ween 🎃
This image was captured by coupling light from a supercontinuum source into a 3-m length of anti-resonant hollow-core fibers and then bending a section of the ARF into a tight bend diameter.
—Leah R Murphy, Heriot-Watt University
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47AsrMX 💡
This image was captured by coupling light from a supercontinuum source into a 3-m length of anti-resonant hollow-core fibers and then bending a section of the ARF into a tight bend diameter.
—Leah R Murphy, Heriot-Watt University
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47AsrMX 💡
October 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Happy "Hollow"-ween 🎃
This image was captured by coupling light from a supercontinuum source into a 3-m length of anti-resonant hollow-core fibers and then bending a section of the ARF into a tight bend diameter.
—Leah R Murphy, Heriot-Watt University
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47AsrMX 💡
This image was captured by coupling light from a supercontinuum source into a 3-m length of anti-resonant hollow-core fibers and then bending a section of the ARF into a tight bend diameter.
—Leah R Murphy, Heriot-Watt University
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47AsrMX 💡
At #FiO25? We know conferences can be tiring, so we're happy to help connect you with caffeine and new faces.
Take a coffee break at the Four Seasons Ballroom at 15:00 (MT) with exhibitors and attendees to chat, network and learn about new developments.
Find the schedule: https://bit.ly/47NH6p6
Take a coffee break at the Four Seasons Ballroom at 15:00 (MT) with exhibitors and attendees to chat, network and learn about new developments.
Find the schedule: https://bit.ly/47NH6p6
October 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
At #FiO25? We know conferences can be tiring, so we're happy to help connect you with caffeine and new faces.
Take a coffee break at the Four Seasons Ballroom at 15:00 (MT) with exhibitors and attendees to chat, network and learn about new developments.
Find the schedule: https://bit.ly/47NH6p6
Take a coffee break at the Four Seasons Ballroom at 15:00 (MT) with exhibitors and attendees to chat, network and learn about new developments.
Find the schedule: https://bit.ly/47NH6p6
The results are in. We are pleased to announce the 2026-2028 Directors at Large!
Thomas G. Brown, University of Rochester
Kaoru Minoshima, University of Electro-Communications
and Marisa Edmund, Edmund Optics
Read about their service in the optics community: https://bit.ly/47MzAe7
Thomas G. Brown, University of Rochester
Kaoru Minoshima, University of Electro-Communications
and Marisa Edmund, Edmund Optics
Read about their service in the optics community: https://bit.ly/47MzAe7
October 29, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The results are in. We are pleased to announce the 2026-2028 Directors at Large!
Thomas G. Brown, University of Rochester
Kaoru Minoshima, University of Electro-Communications
and Marisa Edmund, Edmund Optics
Read about their service in the optics community: https://bit.ly/47MzAe7
Thomas G. Brown, University of Rochester
Kaoru Minoshima, University of Electro-Communications
and Marisa Edmund, Edmund Optics
Read about their service in the optics community: https://bit.ly/47MzAe7
We are thrilled to announce that Alex Gaeta has been elected as the 2026 Optica Vice President!
Alex's experience covers nearly four decades of research in quantum, nonlinear photonics and volunteer service to Optica and the greater optics community.
Read more: https://bit.ly/49mrfz6
Alex's experience covers nearly four decades of research in quantum, nonlinear photonics and volunteer service to Optica and the greater optics community.
Read more: https://bit.ly/49mrfz6
October 29, 2025 at 12:13 AM
We are thrilled to announce that Alex Gaeta has been elected as the 2026 Optica Vice President!
Alex's experience covers nearly four decades of research in quantum, nonlinear photonics and volunteer service to Optica and the greater optics community.
Read more: https://bit.ly/49mrfz6
Alex's experience covers nearly four decades of research in quantum, nonlinear photonics and volunteer service to Optica and the greater optics community.
Read more: https://bit.ly/49mrfz6
Today, 28 October, will feature a plenary with David Wineland at 10:30 MT!
Join us in the Four Seasons Ballroom 1 to hear how superposition and entanglement enable trapped atomic ions in spectroscopy, timekeeping, and #quantum computation, and how they can create an analog of Schrödinger's cat.
Join us in the Four Seasons Ballroom 1 to hear how superposition and entanglement enable trapped atomic ions in spectroscopy, timekeeping, and #quantum computation, and how they can create an analog of Schrödinger's cat.
October 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Today, 28 October, will feature a plenary with David Wineland at 10:30 MT!
Join us in the Four Seasons Ballroom 1 to hear how superposition and entanglement enable trapped atomic ions in spectroscopy, timekeeping, and #quantum computation, and how they can create an analog of Schrödinger's cat.
Join us in the Four Seasons Ballroom 1 to hear how superposition and entanglement enable trapped atomic ions in spectroscopy, timekeeping, and #quantum computation, and how they can create an analog of Schrödinger's cat.
Good morning #FiO25 attendees! 😃 We hope you're having a great start to the second day of FiO!
On the first day, 27 October, @opg.optica.org hosted a "Meet the Editors" event, technical talks covered #VR and #MachineLearning, and attendees connected over well-deserved coffee breaks. ☕
On the first day, 27 October, @opg.optica.org hosted a "Meet the Editors" event, technical talks covered #VR and #MachineLearning, and attendees connected over well-deserved coffee breaks. ☕
October 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Good morning #FiO25 attendees! 😃 We hope you're having a great start to the second day of FiO!
On the first day, 27 October, @opg.optica.org hosted a "Meet the Editors" event, technical talks covered #VR and #MachineLearning, and attendees connected over well-deserved coffee breaks. ☕
On the first day, 27 October, @opg.optica.org hosted a "Meet the Editors" event, technical talks covered #VR and #MachineLearning, and attendees connected over well-deserved coffee breaks. ☕
We're excited to announce a new publishing approach from @opg.optica.org!
In 2026, #OPG_JOSA_B will pilot the Subscribe to Open model, which facilitates #OpenAccess publishing while meeting the needs of authors, libraries and the broader community.
Learn more: bit.ly/4nohRhT
#AcademicSky 🧪
In 2026, #OPG_JOSA_B will pilot the Subscribe to Open model, which facilitates #OpenAccess publishing while meeting the needs of authors, libraries and the broader community.
Learn more: bit.ly/4nohRhT
#AcademicSky 🧪
October 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We're excited to announce a new publishing approach from @opg.optica.org!
In 2026, #OPG_JOSA_B will pilot the Subscribe to Open model, which facilitates #OpenAccess publishing while meeting the needs of authors, libraries and the broader community.
Learn more: bit.ly/4nohRhT
#AcademicSky 🧪
In 2026, #OPG_JOSA_B will pilot the Subscribe to Open model, which facilitates #OpenAccess publishing while meeting the needs of authors, libraries and the broader community.
Learn more: bit.ly/4nohRhT
#AcademicSky 🧪
Ultra-thin 3D display delivers wide-angle, highly-detailed images: https://bit.ly/3KJ6kMq
The 28mm display can create immersive experiences in various fields, like #healthcare, #education, and more. For example, it could allow doctors to see complex anatomical structures in real-time.
#OPG_Optica💡
The 28mm display can create immersive experiences in various fields, like #healthcare, #education, and more. For example, it could allow doctors to see complex anatomical structures in real-time.
#OPG_Optica💡
October 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Ultra-thin 3D display delivers wide-angle, highly-detailed images: https://bit.ly/3KJ6kMq
The 28mm display can create immersive experiences in various fields, like #healthcare, #education, and more. For example, it could allow doctors to see complex anatomical structures in real-time.
#OPG_Optica💡
The 28mm display can create immersive experiences in various fields, like #healthcare, #education, and more. For example, it could allow doctors to see complex anatomical structures in real-time.
#OPG_Optica💡
A new laser technique targets pancreatic tumors by homing in on collagen: https://bit.ly/4q200Qn
By matching the laser wavelength to the collagen absorption peak, the method selectively ablates pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma without harming healthy tissue. #Medicine #Health #CancerResearch
By matching the laser wavelength to the collagen absorption peak, the method selectively ablates pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma without harming healthy tissue. #Medicine #Health #CancerResearch
October 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A new laser technique targets pancreatic tumors by homing in on collagen: https://bit.ly/4q200Qn
By matching the laser wavelength to the collagen absorption peak, the method selectively ablates pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma without harming healthy tissue. #Medicine #Health #CancerResearch
By matching the laser wavelength to the collagen absorption peak, the method selectively ablates pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma without harming healthy tissue. #Medicine #Health #CancerResearch
Chip-based phonon splitter brings hybrid quantum networks closer to reality: https://bit.ly/3KFOZUB
The coupler acts like a junction in a #quantum postal route to split, route or recombine single quantum vibrations to send excitations made in one processor to others on the same chip. #OPG_OpticaQ💡⚛️
The coupler acts like a junction in a #quantum postal route to split, route or recombine single quantum vibrations to send excitations made in one processor to others on the same chip. #OPG_OpticaQ💡⚛️
October 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Chip-based phonon splitter brings hybrid quantum networks closer to reality: https://bit.ly/3KFOZUB
The coupler acts like a junction in a #quantum postal route to split, route or recombine single quantum vibrations to send excitations made in one processor to others on the same chip. #OPG_OpticaQ💡⚛️
The coupler acts like a junction in a #quantum postal route to split, route or recombine single quantum vibrations to send excitations made in one processor to others on the same chip. #OPG_OpticaQ💡⚛️
Congrats to the 2025 #NobelLaureates in Chemistry!
Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson & Omar M. Yaghi were awarded for developing metal–organic frameworks, molecular constructions with large spaces through which gases & other chemicals can flow.
Full statement: https://bit.ly/4pW5r3j 🧪
Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson & Omar M. Yaghi were awarded for developing metal–organic frameworks, molecular constructions with large spaces through which gases & other chemicals can flow.
Full statement: https://bit.ly/4pW5r3j 🧪
October 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Congrats to the 2025 #NobelLaureates in Chemistry!
Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson & Omar M. Yaghi were awarded for developing metal–organic frameworks, molecular constructions with large spaces through which gases & other chemicals can flow.
Full statement: https://bit.ly/4pW5r3j 🧪
Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson & Omar M. Yaghi were awarded for developing metal–organic frameworks, molecular constructions with large spaces through which gases & other chemicals can flow.
Full statement: https://bit.ly/4pW5r3j 🧪
Congrats to the 2025 #NobelLaureates in Physics!
John Clarke, Michel Devoret & John Martinis receive the #NobelPrize for establishing the existence of quantum tunneling at the macroscopic scale, laying the groundwork for potential large-scale #quantum computers.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4o8e7lp ⚛️
John Clarke, Michel Devoret & John Martinis receive the #NobelPrize for establishing the existence of quantum tunneling at the macroscopic scale, laying the groundwork for potential large-scale #quantum computers.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4o8e7lp ⚛️
October 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Congrats to the 2025 #NobelLaureates in Physics!
John Clarke, Michel Devoret & John Martinis receive the #NobelPrize for establishing the existence of quantum tunneling at the macroscopic scale, laying the groundwork for potential large-scale #quantum computers.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4o8e7lp ⚛️
John Clarke, Michel Devoret & John Martinis receive the #NobelPrize for establishing the existence of quantum tunneling at the macroscopic scale, laying the groundwork for potential large-scale #quantum computers.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4o8e7lp ⚛️
This chip-based #quantum random number generator produces truly random numbers: bit.ly/48MoWVJ
The #technology both boosts weak signals and uses a second photodiode to suppress noise.
As a result, miniaturized and high-speed, it can generate unpredictable random numbers at a rate of 3 Gbps. ⚛️💡
The #technology both boosts weak signals and uses a second photodiode to suppress noise.
As a result, miniaturized and high-speed, it can generate unpredictable random numbers at a rate of 3 Gbps. ⚛️💡
October 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This chip-based #quantum random number generator produces truly random numbers: bit.ly/48MoWVJ
The #technology both boosts weak signals and uses a second photodiode to suppress noise.
As a result, miniaturized and high-speed, it can generate unpredictable random numbers at a rate of 3 Gbps. ⚛️💡
The #technology both boosts weak signals and uses a second photodiode to suppress noise.
As a result, miniaturized and high-speed, it can generate unpredictable random numbers at a rate of 3 Gbps. ⚛️💡
And, if you're interested in hearing from a Nobel Laureate in Physics this year, #quantum expert David Wineland is coming to #FiO25 on 22 Oct! ⚛️💡
In 2012, he was awarded the Physics Prize for groundbreaking experimental methods to measure and manipulate individual quantum systems.
bit.ly/4lFgQkE
In 2012, he was awarded the Physics Prize for groundbreaking experimental methods to measure and manipulate individual quantum systems.
bit.ly/4lFgQkE
October 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
And, if you're interested in hearing from a Nobel Laureate in Physics this year, #quantum expert David Wineland is coming to #FiO25 on 22 Oct! ⚛️💡
In 2012, he was awarded the Physics Prize for groundbreaking experimental methods to measure and manipulate individual quantum systems.
bit.ly/4lFgQkE
In 2012, he was awarded the Physics Prize for groundbreaking experimental methods to measure and manipulate individual quantum systems.
bit.ly/4lFgQkE
👀 Who's ready for the #NobelPrize announcements next week...?
Physics, Chemistry, Physiology/Medicine, we're ready to celebrate some of the biggest achievements in these fields.
Any ideas on hot topics for this year's prizes?
Take a look at recipients in the Optica community 👉 bit.ly/4nYjIdP
Physics, Chemistry, Physiology/Medicine, we're ready to celebrate some of the biggest achievements in these fields.
Any ideas on hot topics for this year's prizes?
Take a look at recipients in the Optica community 👉 bit.ly/4nYjIdP
October 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
👀 Who's ready for the #NobelPrize announcements next week...?
Physics, Chemistry, Physiology/Medicine, we're ready to celebrate some of the biggest achievements in these fields.
Any ideas on hot topics for this year's prizes?
Take a look at recipients in the Optica community 👉 bit.ly/4nYjIdP
Physics, Chemistry, Physiology/Medicine, we're ready to celebrate some of the biggest achievements in these fields.
Any ideas on hot topics for this year's prizes?
Take a look at recipients in the Optica community 👉 bit.ly/4nYjIdP
Evaporation comes from many sources, like a steaming cup of coffee, or even without heat: https://bit.ly/46iIZrQ
A study found that visible light evaporates water faster than heat alone, with photons cleaving water molecules off a hydrogel’s surface. #InternationalCoffeeDay💡
A study found that visible light evaporates water faster than heat alone, with photons cleaving water molecules off a hydrogel’s surface. #InternationalCoffeeDay💡
October 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Evaporation comes from many sources, like a steaming cup of coffee, or even without heat: https://bit.ly/46iIZrQ
A study found that visible light evaporates water faster than heat alone, with photons cleaving water molecules off a hydrogel’s surface. #InternationalCoffeeDay💡
A study found that visible light evaporates water faster than heat alone, with photons cleaving water molecules off a hydrogel’s surface. #InternationalCoffeeDay💡
In one year, Optica Conferences and Congresses will serve more than 2,000 gallons/7,570 liters of coffee to event attendees!
We just issued the 2026 calendar of events. Download your copy and make plans to attend. (Strong cups of coffee will be ready for you.)
😉 👉 https://bit.ly/4nZ60rk
We just issued the 2026 calendar of events. Download your copy and make plans to attend. (Strong cups of coffee will be ready for you.)
😉 👉 https://bit.ly/4nZ60rk
October 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In one year, Optica Conferences and Congresses will serve more than 2,000 gallons/7,570 liters of coffee to event attendees!
We just issued the 2026 calendar of events. Download your copy and make plans to attend. (Strong cups of coffee will be ready for you.)
😉 👉 https://bit.ly/4nZ60rk
We just issued the 2026 calendar of events. Download your copy and make plans to attend. (Strong cups of coffee will be ready for you.)
😉 👉 https://bit.ly/4nZ60rk
If you're drinking a cup of coffee on #InternationalCoffeeDay, you may notice the coffee-ring effect.💡
When a turbid drop dries on a solid surface, its suspended particulates will be deposited in a ring-like pattern, a phenomenon that may improve site-specific delivery drugs: https://bit.ly/48ax3Lw
When a turbid drop dries on a solid surface, its suspended particulates will be deposited in a ring-like pattern, a phenomenon that may improve site-specific delivery drugs: https://bit.ly/48ax3Lw
October 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
If you're drinking a cup of coffee on #InternationalCoffeeDay, you may notice the coffee-ring effect.💡
When a turbid drop dries on a solid surface, its suspended particulates will be deposited in a ring-like pattern, a phenomenon that may improve site-specific delivery drugs: https://bit.ly/48ax3Lw
When a turbid drop dries on a solid surface, its suspended particulates will be deposited in a ring-like pattern, a phenomenon that may improve site-specific delivery drugs: https://bit.ly/48ax3Lw
Perovskite solar cells need caffeine too...not to get energized, but as a way to slow down the crystallization of perovskite film.
By doing so, they can arrange into a more favorable orientation for photovoltaic performance: https://bit.ly/48ai2tk
#InternationalCoffeeDay 💡 ⚛️
By doing so, they can arrange into a more favorable orientation for photovoltaic performance: https://bit.ly/48ai2tk
#InternationalCoffeeDay 💡 ⚛️
October 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Perovskite solar cells need caffeine too...not to get energized, but as a way to slow down the crystallization of perovskite film.
By doing so, they can arrange into a more favorable orientation for photovoltaic performance: https://bit.ly/48ai2tk
#InternationalCoffeeDay 💡 ⚛️
By doing so, they can arrange into a more favorable orientation for photovoltaic performance: https://bit.ly/48ai2tk
#InternationalCoffeeDay 💡 ⚛️