The Optical Society (OSA) is the leading professional organization for scientists, engineers, students and business leaders who work in optics and photonics. Through publications, meetings and membership programs, OSA provides access to the latest research, promotes scientific collaboration and fosters career development.
Founded in 1916, The Optical Society (OSA) is a scientific society dedicated to advancing the study of light—optics and photonics—through publications, meetings and membership programs. OSA has more than 20,000 members from over 100 countries. Members include researchers from academia, industry and government; educators; engineers; physicists; marketing professionals; sales representatives; system architects; consultants and business leaders. Together they contribute to the advancement of optics and photonics through their individual efforts as well as their collaborative participation in OSA’s many technical groups such as committees, conferences & topical meetings working groups that address specific issues or market segments within the optics community.