Lasers grown on microelectronics-compatible silicon are important step toward low-cost, smart, integrated mid-infrared photonic sensors.…
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The Optical Society, commonly known as OSA, is a professional association dedicated to advancing the science and technology of light, encompassing the fields of optics and photonics. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., OSA’s mission is to promote the generation, dissemination, and application of knowledge in optics and photonics. The society organizes conferences, publishes journals, and provides educational resources to its international membership, which includes scientists, engineers, educators, and business leaders. Key activities of OSA include publishing respected scientific journals such as “Optics Letters” and “Optica,” as well as hosting influential conferences like the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO). The organization also engages in advocacy, education, and networking initiatives to support the professional growth of its members and to foster innovation in optical technologies that impact various areas like telecommunications, medicine, computing, and manufacturing.
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