Optica (society)

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. It currently has about 488,000 customers in 183 countries, including nearly 300 companies.

Optica
Founded1916 (1916)
FounderPerley G. Nutting
TypeProfessional association
FocusOptics and photonics
Location
Area served
Worldwide
MethodProfessional journals and conferences
Members
22,000
Key people
Gerd Leuchs (2024 president)

Michal Lipson (2023 president)
Satoshi Kawata (2022 president)

Constance J. Chang-Hasnain (2021 president)
Stephen D. Fantone (2020 president)
Elizabeth A. Rogan (CEO)
Revenue
$49,549,907
Endowment$74,991,615
Employees
150
Websiteoptica.org
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