Optics and Photonics Multimedia RSS http://www.osa-opn.org/Multimedia/ Optics and Photonics Multimedia feed. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:38:43 -04:00 http://www.osa-opn.org http://www.osa-opn.org/opn/media/images/header/OPNbanner_left.jpg Optics and Photonics Multimedia RSS http://www.osa-opn.org/ 918ce524-35cc-4dad-98b7-083b0eb67b01 <![CDATA[Optics in 2012]]> This special issue of Optics & Photonics News highlights the most exciting peer-reviewed optics research to have emerged over the past 12 months. Our panel of editors reviewed close to 80 submitted summaries from scientists all over the globe. They selected for publication the 30 stories that they felt most clearly communicated breakthroughs of interest to the optics community.

]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:09:28 GMT 5c9f9719-bca2-4cd7-a087-c4b7d05073c3 <![CDATA[Rochester: An Optics Future]]>
Like many cities, Rochester has faced challenging economic times in recent years. But despite the downsizing of Kodak—which was a key employer for years—Rochester has sustained a healthy rate of growth, thanks to its long tradition of excellence in optics. The story of Optimax, a company started in a barn more than 20 years ago, reflects the experience of many successful startups in the area. With a skilled work force and strong collaborative ties between local institutions and businesses, Rochester’s residents have every reason to be optimistic about a future in optics that is as bright as its rich past.]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:58:28 GMT 7a6545e0-06d7-43ae-9237-588ca2a4def9 <![CDATA[Rochester: An Optics Legacy]]>
Rochester has a long history as a global center for imaging and optics research.  Early companies such as Kodak and Bausch & Lomb, along with the University of Rochester and its Institute of Optics, have played an important role in stimulating the city’s economy.  Rochester is also the birthplace of OSA, which was founded here in 1916 by a small group of local optical technicians. This video traces Rochester’s optics heritage over more than 100 years.]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:01:39 GMT 53f88e87-41a9-405a-9649-932418493740 <![CDATA[Optics in 2011]]> This special issue of OPN highlights the most exciting peer-reviewed optics research to have emerged over the past 12 months. This year's issue includes 30 summaries representing the work of more than 150 authors from 15 countries.

]]> Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT d0e417e1-4932-4f06-aab6-b6f990304319 <![CDATA[Metamaterials: The Next Photonics Revolution]]> Nikolay Zheludev of the University of Southampton, U.K., has graciously permitted OPN to reproduce this fascinating video, which is related to Zheludev’s October OPN feature on metamaterial-induced transparency. It explores the science behind metamaterials—crystalline-like sub-wavelength arrangements of electromagnetic resonators that can exhibit exotic optical properties such as negative refraction and cloaking. With a focus on work being conducted at the University of Southampton, the video describes how metamaterials may usher in the next global technological paradigm shift—the photonics revolution. By controlling light with light, scientists can use metamaterials to transform defense, security and global information networks in ways that previously seemed unimaginable. Video by SpaceChannel.org, ©University of Southampton.

Links: October cover story: Metamaterial-Induced Transparency,
EPSRC Center for Nanostructure Photonic Metamaterials
Direct download: Metamaterials_podcast.mp4

 

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