(From left) Hernando Garcia, Elaine Lalanne, Anthony Johnson, and Ferdinand Oguama.
Credit: [Courtesy of A. Johnson] |
A recent report from the US National Science Foundation showed that diversity has increased in STEM education and employment over the past decade but that traditionally underrepresented communities, including Hispanic, Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native people, remain so—pointing to the work still to be done on inclusion in science. An infographic in the May issue of Optica’s Optics and Photonics News (OPN) breaks the report down in more detail.
In a feature also in the May issue of OPN, OPN staff talked with six pioneering Black scientists in the United States about their career-defining moments and their perspectives on the experience of underrepresented communities in physics. |
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| Image Credit: Lei Gong, University of Science and Technology of China |
| A new study published in Optica reveals how researchers have developed a new way to achieve dynamic projection of 3D objects onto ultrahigh-density successive planes. This approach could enable realistic representations for virtual reality and other applications. |
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| The election for Optica’s Vice President and two Directors at Large will open soon! Get ready to cast your vote. Members will receive an email with instructions on accessing their online ballot in July and will have eight weeks to cast their vote. Student members are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to select the future leaders of Optica. Confirm your email address is current in your member profile by visiting account.Optica.org. |
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| In Optica Publishing Group’s journal for high-impact research, a new light-based computing scheme that uses a photonic integrated circuit to reduce the energy necessary for cryptocurrency and blockchain applications researchers have developed. Mining cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin—a process of verifying transactions and adding new cryptocurrency to the blockchain—consumes up to 1% of the world’s energy. |
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| A recent article in the May 2023 member blog explores the perspectives of Early Career professionals on the initiative of the celebrated International Day of Light and why they pursued a career in the optical sciences. |
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In June 2023, submissions will open for Optica Quantum, a new Gold Open-Access journal dedicated to high-impact results in quantum information science and technology (QIST).
Led by Editor-in-Chief Michael G. Raymer, University of Oregon, Optica Quantum will provide the same exceptional standards for quality, novelty, and significance as its parent journal, Optica. It will also publish theoretical and experimental research and technological advances in and applications of quantum optics.
The inaugural issue of the Journal will publish in September 2023. It will include original peer-reviewed research results and state-of-the-art reviews and share opinions from recognized authorities on new directions for this required field.
Article Processing Charges for Optica Quantum will be waived for articles published this year. |
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| Advice from an Ambassador |
| In a recent article in Optics &Photonics News careers, a 2023 Optica Ambassador shares her tips for successfully broadening your skills and horizons. |
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