Global Optics Optics in South Africa Richard Powell and Elsa Garmire OSA 2001 and 1993 presidents describe their travels in South Africa, where they visited colleagues at a national laboratory and three universities. Log in or become a member to view the full text of this article. This article may be available for purchase via the search at Optica Publishing Group. Optica Members get the full text of Optics & Photonics News, plus a variety of other member benefits. Publish Date: 01 October 2005 Add a Comment Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.