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  Research News

  A Kaleidoscopic Approach to Polarization

  Stewart Wills | 17 October 2019

  Researchers in China offer a method for shaping mirror symmetry in polarized light fields that they believe could prove useful in optical machining, trapping and microscopy. read more  

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  Book Reviews

  Seeing the Light

  David R. Falk, Dieter R. Brill, David G. Stork | 17 October 2019 | Review by Bogdan Hoanca

  This gorgeous, encyclopedic volume could work well as a reference and even possibly as a textbook. read more  

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  Research News

  Treating Carbon Monoxide Poisoning with Light

  Patricia Daukantas | 16 October 2019

  U.S. hospital researchers devise “CO photo-remover” that could allow fast rescue from the poisonous gas. read more  

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  Careers

  Reveling in the Startup Experience

  Molly Moser | 15 October 2019

  The director of technology strategy at a lidar company talks about why he enjoys working at startups—and what it takes to succeed at one. read more  

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  Research News

  Preserving Ancient Bones

  Molly Moser | 10 October 2019

  A near-infrared spectrometer can be calibrated to prescreen bone samples for their collagen content in seconds, without damaging delicate samples. read more  

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  Book Reviews

  Imaging Optics

  Joseph Braat and Peter Tӧrӧk | 10 October 2019 | Review by Barry R. Masters

  This comprehensive treatise is sure to become a classic in optics. read more  

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  Research News

  Physicists Break Their Own Quantum Record

  Edwin Cartlidge | 09 October 2019

  Superposition of huge molecules puts pressure on some alternatives to standard quantum theory. read more  

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  Careers

  Balancing Academia and Entrepreneurship

  Molly Moser | 09 October 2019

  An optical engineering professor talks about her passion for bringing disruptive technologies to market. read more  

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  Research News

  Cosmic Discoveries Take 2019 Nobel Physics Prize

  Stewart Wills | 08 October 2019

  Swedish Academy gives a nod to both theoretical and observational science in honoring work in physical cosmology and exoplanet discovery. read more  

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  Conversations

  Of Values and Inclusivity

  OPN Staff | 08 October 2019

  In an interview with OPN, Ursula Gibson reflected on changes and progress during her year as OSA President. read more