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Book Review: Liquid Crystals, 3rd Edition, by Iam-Choon Khoo

Wiley 2022 Reviewed by Ryan Aguinaldo, IEEE Photonics Newsroom Book Reviews Editor It is often the case in science and technology that things with humble beginnings later come to have profound impact or ubiquity in the world. Such is the case with liquid crystals, which originated as a curiosity to an Austrian botanical chemist who extracted cholesterol...

IEEE/Optica Publishing Group Journal of Lightwave Technology Announces New Editor-in-Chief for 2025

The Journal of Lightwave Technology (JLT) Steering and Coordinating Committees are pleased to announce the selection of Magnus Karlsson, Professor of Photonics, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, as the next JLT Editor-in-Chief; his term begins in 2025.

Magnus has demonstrated outstanding commitment to JLT over the past five years as both an Associate Editor and Deputy Editor,...

Opinion Editorial: DEI vs. MEI - A Balanced Approach to Organizational Success

Naznin Akter, Ph.D., PMP® Did you hear about the MEI concept and the ongoing battle between DEI and MEI? Recently, I encountered significant backlash after organizing an event focused on the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) concept. As an IEEE volunteer, I've been involved in organizing various webinars, workshops, technical sessions, and professional talks. This year, to...

IEEE Photonics Society Congratulates our 2024 Award Recipients

The Photonics Society Joint Awards Committee serves as the evaluation and selection committee for our four Society Career Awards; the Aron Kressel Award, the Engineering Achievement Award, the Quantum Electronics Award, and the William Streiffer Scientific Achievement Award. The Aron Kressel Award recognizes those individuals who have made important contributions to opto‐electronic device technology. The device technology...

Meet The New Editor-In-Chief Of The IEEE Photonics Journal

The IEEE Photonics Society’s Board of Governors appointed Dr. Jian Wang, a distinguished professional with an extensive background in optics and photonics, as the Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of the IEEE Photonics Journal (PJ), for a three-year term beginning January 2024.

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Book Review — Optical Communications From a Fourier Perspective

by Palle Jeppesen and Bjarne Tromborg, Elsevier 2023 Reviewed by Klaus Petermann, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany There exists already a large variety of books on optical communications so that one might ask what might be the role of a new book on a similar subject. The present book by Palle Jeppesen and Bjarne Tromborg is indeed...

The IEEE Photonics Society Distinguished Lecturers for 2024

The IEEE Photonics Society Distinguished Lecturer Program was designed to honor excellent speakers who have made technical, industrial, or entrepreneurial contributions to the field of photonics and to enhance the technical programs of the IEEE Photonics Society Chapters. Chapters may request Distinguished Lecturers to present at chapter meetings, chapter-related events or technically co-sponsored conferences organized by...

Book Review - Photonic Instrumentation: Sensing and Measuring with Lasers

Reviewed by Sheng-Kwang Hwang, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Full Book Title: Photonic Instrumentation: Sensing and Measuring with Lasers, by Silvano Donati CRC Press, 2023 It has been 14 years since the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society (LEOS) changed its name into the now more familiar IEEE Photonics Society. That name change came in part as the...

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Leveraging External Capabilities and Infrastructure to Enable Success

Nicholas G. Usechak
AFRL – Sensors Directorate, Wright–Patterson, OH 45433 1. Introduction The field of advanced photonics research and development has rapidly evolved over the past few decades. Today, working in photonics presents unique challenges, especially for those performing research and development involving hardware. These difficulties exist not only for small photonics companies, but across all sectors including...

IEEE Technical Skills Educator Award Recipient Announced

We are delighted to announce that Jens Hofmann, pro ANH e.V. / Eagleyard Photonics GmbH, German, has been chosen as the IEEE Technical Skills Educator Award. For bringing companies and institutes together in innovative programs that enable career changes into photonics.
Jens Hofmann started his professional career in September 2003 with a dual apprenticeship as a microtechnologist for microsystems...

Women In Photonics Excellence Award Recipient Announced

The IEEE Photonics Society is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 Women in Photonics Excellence Award. For leading contributions to the science and application of amorphous oxide coatings to gravitational wave detectors and ultrahigh intensity lasers, as well as exemplary leadership in championing for the inclusion of students and young professionals. Dr. Carmen S. Menoni is a...

IEEE Photonics Society Industry Achievement Award Recipient Announced

The IEEE Photonics Society is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 IEEE Photonics Society Industry Achievement Award. For outstanding contributions to the translation of photonic ideas into successful commercial products and demonstration of entrepreneurial leadership in introducing innovative solutions to the market. Dr Simon Poole AO, FAA, FTSE, FIEAust, FIEEE is an engineer/scientist/entrepreneur with 40 years’ experience...

IEEE Working to Make a Difference on Climate Change

IEEE’s mission is to advance technology for the benefit of humanity. Today the world faces its largest modern-day threat—climate change. The organization recognizes this global crisis and is committed to helping combat and mitigate the effects of climate change through pragmatic and accessible technical solutions and providing engineers and technologists with a neutral space for...

Ming-Jun Li Wins 2023 John Tyndall Award

We are delighted to announce that Ming-Jun Li, a Corporate Fellow at Corning Incorporated, USA, has been selected by IEEE Photonics Society and Optica as the 2023 John Tyndall Award recipient! Li is recognized for “seminal contributions to advances in optical fiber technology”. His work having made a remarkable impact on society. Read...

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Book Review: Liquid Crystals, 3rd Edition, by Iam-Choon Khoo

IEEE Milestone: Inside the Three-Way Race to Create the Most Widely Used Laser

Notes From The Editor

Seeking Feedback: Help Us, Help You!

Dear Members of the IEEE Photonics Society, It’s hard to believe that over half a year has already passed since I stepped into the role of Editor-in-Chief for the IEEE Photonics Newsroom. I still vividly remember the day I first ventured into the Photonics Community, where the warm welcome I received inspired me to get involved as a volunteer. Despite ...

Highlights from Recent Photonics Events

In March, I had the honor of attending and delivering the opening address at the Asia Photonics Expo (APE) in Singapore, representing the IEEE Photonics Society as President. This landmark event marked the first major photonics exhibition in Singapore, featuring 350 companies and spanning 15,000 square meters. With 24 organized ...

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New IEEE Global Survey: Technologists Expect AI to Be the Most Important Technology of 2025, Outpacing All Other Fields

IEEE SBRM in El Salvador: Strengthening Photonics Growth in Latin America

Get to Know Your Leadership: Salah Obayya, IEEE Photonics Journal Senior Editor

Get to Know Staff: Kristen Amoroso, Marketing Manager of the IEEE Photonics Society

Book Review: Liquid Crystals, 3rd Edition, by Iam-Choon Khoo

IEEE Milestone: Inside the Three-Way Race to Create the Most Widely Used Laser

Notes From The Editor

Seeking Feedback: Help Us, Help You!

Notes From The President

Highlights from Recent Photonics Events

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