June 2024 Issue
Feature Articles
Quantum Computing Enters the Atomic Realm
Atom-based architectures may have a scalability advantage over other platforms in the quest to build more powerful quantum processors.
by Susan Curtis
Generations of physical scientists have made Principles of Optics their standard reference in the field—but the book’s authors faced challenges before its first publication.
by Patricia Daukantas
Optica is proud to honor and celebrate outstanding contributions to science, research, engineering, education, industry and society.
by Meredith Smith, Kari Apter and Samantha HornbackDepartments and Columns
Metamaterial amplifies sound / Improving laser ablation / Insect-inspired coating / 3D-printed phantom brains / Photoacoustic placental imaging / Industry news
Governments worldwide are increasing their funding commitments for quantum technology. Here’s a look at total historic investments for various countries/regions.
How to Maximize Short-Term Engagements
Being an intern, visitor or postdoc can be an extremely valuable experience—if you take the right approach.
Leveraging polarization direction has enabled wide-ranging applications, from glare reduction to 3D movies.
Researchers have expanded quantum key distribution to new lengths—and are now turning toward the tantalizing goal of networks of quantum devices.
Also in this Issue
Innovation in modern science has been closely linked to better and better tools and methods.
30, 20 and 10 Years Ago in OPN
Lens design; nanocomputing; the promise of silk optics.
Biophotonics Congress / Gapontsev Prize applications open / Laser micromachining industry meeting / Optica Fellow stories / Supporting freeform optics / PIC International Conference / Congressional Visits Day / Optica eclipse experience / Thank you, editors, chairs and committees
The scattering of light creates vivid colors in 12,479 hanging fibers representing 12,479 famous ancient Chinese paintings.
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