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25 June 2017
OSA to Host an Incubator Meeting on Materials for Optomechanical Actuation
OSA to Host an Incubator Meeting on Materials for Optomechanical Actuation
Collaborative forum for problem-solving optomechanical materials challenges
WASHINGTON – The Optical Society (OSA) will host the Materials for Optomechanical Actuation Incubator 25-27 June at OSA’s Washington, D.C. offices. This Incubator brings together experts from academia and industry, as well as government agency personnel to identify a new framework for using or creating materials with the reversible structural, chemical, or dynamic properties to realize new lightweight actuation mechanisms and sensors powered by light energy. The participants will explore research directions that could lead to real-world applications.
WHAT: Materials for Optomechanical Actuation Incubator
WHEN: 25-27 June 2017
WHERE: The Optical Society (OSA) Headquarters, 2010 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC, USA
HOSTED BY:
- Chris Bardeen, University of California Riverside, United States
- Antti Makinen, Office of Naval Research, United States
- Peter A. Morrison, Office of Naval Research, United States
- Ravi Shankar, University of Pittsburgh, United States
About The Optical Society
Founded in 1916, The Optical Society (OSA) is the leading professional organization for scientists, engineers, students and business leaders who fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate achievements in the science of light. Through world-renowned publications, meetings and membership initiatives, OSA provides quality research, inspired interactions and dedicated resources for its extensive global network of optics and photonics experts. For more information, visit osa.org.
Media Contacts:
Media interested in covering the Incubator meeting should contact OSA Media Relations at MediaRelations@osa.org.
