Optics and Photonics News

Laser Additive Manufacturing: Going Mainstream

Despite rapid progress, LAM remains largely a niche fabrication technology. What advances in technology and manufacturing science will bring it to the front ranks?

by Ilya Mingareev and Martin Richardson

Uncertainty Principles: Photonics and Politics

The optics community responds to a changeable landscape in the U.S., the U.K., and beyond.

by Stewart Wills

Meet OSA’s 2017 Fellows

The 96 members of the 2017 class of OSA Fellow Members will be recognized at conferences throughout the year for scientific, engineering, educational and technological contributions, as well as service and business leadership.

by Kari Apter, Meredith Smith and Zsanai Epps

Newsroom

Research and Industry News

Zeptosecond realm, THz electron gun, fooling deep-sea predators, guiding a prosthetic hand, “employability” of graduates, investing in global IoT, and book reviews.

Reflections in Diversity

Building a Humane Workplace

To create successful labs in an era of increasing diversity, leaders need training in group dynamics.

Education

Lessons in Excellence

How some OSA student chapters and local sections around the world make a difference in their communities.

Optics Innovations

Enabled by 3-D Printing

For two optics companies, additive manufacturing has opened new business opportunities.

President's Message

Recognizing Emerging Leaders

Looking Back

30, 20, and 10 Years Ago in OPN

OSA Update

News from the Society

OSA headquarters building named for Jarus Quinn; honors for Plant, Millane and other members; thanks to publications and meetings volunteers; PHOTONICS 2016, AOS and RIAO/OPTILAS meetings.