Optica (society)
American scientific society for optics and photonics / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Optica (founded as The Optical Society of America (OSA), later The Optical Society) is a professional society of individuals and companies with an interest in optics and photonics. It publishes journals, organizes conferences and exhibitions, and carries out charitable activities.
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Founded | 1916; 108 years ago (1916) |
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Founder | Perley G. Nutting |
Type | 501(c)3 organization |
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Focus | Optics and photonics |
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Area served | Worldwide |
Method | Professional journals and conferences |
Members | 22,000 |
Key people | Gerd Leuchs (2024 president) Michal Lipson (2023 president) Stephen D. Fantone (2020 president) Elizabeth A. Rogan (CEO) |
Revenue | $49,549,907[1][2] |
Endowment | $74,991,615 |
Employees | 150 |
Website | www |
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