The Optical Society

The International Day of Light provides a unique opportunity to celebrate the impact of optics and photonics and the wonder of scientific discovery. As we mark the occasion, it is timely for us to inform the general public and policymakers of the value of supporting evidence-based science. You can participate in this celebration by signing the pledge to trust science at trust-science.org.

Make sure to use #TrustScience and #LightDay2021 to join the conversation on social media and share the URL trust-science.org in any way you see fit.

Access the largest collection of peer-reviewed optics and photonics content via OSA Publishing’s Digital Library. It contains more than 384,000 articles from 19 publications including OSA’s flagship magazine, as well as conference papers from around 800 meetings. 

NEW: Visit the recently launched integrated conference papers and videos interface for OSA Meetings. It displays all conference video presentations alongside the associated conference papers and provides users multiple options for accessing pioneering work in the field. All conference videos are free to view until 30 June 2021, after which they will be available only via a subscription.

The 5G Summit is a two-day program providing an overview of the entire ecosystem. This technology promises to offer increased network speeds, expanded interactivity on the network, much lower latency, and provide vastly elevated conductivity.

Speakers from ADVA, China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, ETSI-F5G, Futurewei, Lumentum, MobileEdgeX, NTT, NTT Docomo, Orange Labs, Rakuten Mobile, Telecom Italia, Qualcomm, VaporIO, Verizon, and II-VI.

Topics include Deployments & Use Cases, Radio Technology, Access Network Evolution & Open RAN, Edge Computing, Virtualization & Network Slicing, Transport Network Evolution, Scalability of Deployment, Optical Access & Aggregation Networks, and Optical Transceivers & Photonic Devices for 5G.

We Are OSA is a new series of podcasts, blogs and articles featuring inspirational stories from scientists & engineers. 

This #WeAreOSA podcast offers a glimpse into the unique rapport between a mentor and mentee with first-hand stories from two OSA members – Chris Dainty, 2011 OSA President, and Arlene Smith, 2020 OSA Board of Directors. Their narrative explores how a mentor-mentee relationship can lead to a long-lasting friendship.

Modern scientific research depends on diverse collaboration for success. This interdisciplinary, global exchange of knowledge must be broadly inclusive, seeking contributions from all sources, based solely on excellence. We are committed to it also being inclusive, and we strive to provide an atmosphere in which all people feel valued and respected and have access to the same opportunities. 

In support of this commitment, OSA hosts a growing and impactful suite of programming focused on improving diversity and inclusion in optics and photonics.

 A collection of timely, community-driven webinars designed to keep you connected, informed and engaged.

As we reflect on a year of change, we look to the highlights which includes thousands of your colleagues participating in our free live and on demand webinar content. Topics ranged from human color perception, to beating imposter syndrome to fighting COVID with optics.

We will be on again in 2021 with new and exciting virtual programming - technical content, business continuity, mental health and more! If you missed one check out the on demand library and catch up on topics important to you.

OSA Technical Groups offer valuable leadership and learning experiences, opportunities to expand your network and create lasting connections with peers and leaders in your field. With over 40 different technical groups to select from, you can be sure to find:

• Exclusive networking events for a chance to connect with fellow members
• Special events with tailored programming at OSA meetings
• Technical webinars presented weekly by leaders in the field
• Online forums to engage in discussions across the globe
• Focused information on the latest news and developments in the field
• Opportunities to explore emerging topics in subfields of optics and photonics

Learn more about everything we have to offer, including:

• Members-Only pricing on OSA meetings, programs and journals
• Subscriptions to OPN & Physics Today
• 50 downloads from OSA Publishing
• Technical Group Membership
• Exclusive Members-Only Programming
• Connections to more than 395,000 optics and photonics professionals and more than 260 companies worldwide.

Plus, exclusively for attendees, save 50% on a one, three, or five-year OSA Membership — whether you’re joining as a new member or renewing your membership.

Discover the possibilities. Ask us how!