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The latest issue includes articles about the clinical uses for biomedical optics, the laser technology that makes your screen display, and more.
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A smarter way to find cancer-linked lymph nodes
Ultraviolet–to–near-infrared imager inspired by mantis shrimp vision could enable assessment of lymph nodes during cancer surgery.
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Secure your spot by 01 May for advance rates and join the global quantum community in Glasgow this June.
Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition
15 - 18 June 2026
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Close-Range Photogrammetry and 3D Imaging Receives Goodman Book Writing Award
Congratulations, Thomas Luhmann, Stuart Robson, Stephen Kyle and Jan Böhm, authors of Close-Range Photogrammetry & 3D Imaging, 4th edition.
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Halide perovskite crystals change shape predictably when exposed to light.
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A noise mitigation technique brings quantum technologies closer to real-world deployment.
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A phonon laser offers the low-noise characteristics of a squeezed source.
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Label-free approach enables faster, more objective detection of malaria parasites in blood while also providing quantitative information
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Imaging technique captures more information about ultrafast microscopic processes
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Optica Biophotonics Congress
26 - 29 April 2026
Claim your free Events + Exhibits Pass for access to the industry program, plenary sessions, exhibits, coffee breaks and industry networking. Register online.
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Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition
15 - 18 June 2026
Connect with quantum luminaries, industry pioneers and emerging talent. Forge collaborations that shape Quantum 2.0. Register now for discounted rates.
Advance registration deadline:
01 May 2026 23:59
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Optica ImageSense Congress
12 - 17 July 2026
Register early to save up to EUR 210 and connect with the global imaging and sensing community in Maastricht, Netherlands.
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29 May 2026 23:59
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Optica Advanced Photonics Congress
26 - 30 July 2026
Connect with leading researchers and industry experts at the forefront of photonics innovation. Register now and save up to USD 250 with advance rates.
Advance registration deadline:
12 June 2026 23:59
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Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science
27 September - 01 October 2026
The FiO LS Call for Papers is open. Share research across the full breadth of optics and photonics. Start preparing your submission.
Paper submission deadline:
02 June 2026 12:00
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Optica Laser Congress and Exhibition
11 - 15 October 2026
Present breakthroughs in high-power lasers, beam combining and remote sensing in Vilnius, Lithuania, a center for laser innovation.
Paper submission deadline:
09 June 2026 12:00
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