Founded in 1916, The Optical Society (OSA) is the leading professional association in optics and photonics, home to accomplished science, engineering, and business leaders from all over the world. Through world-renowned publications, meetings, and membership programs, OSA provides quality information and inspiring interactions that power achievements in the science of light.
OSA serves 18,500 members from more than 100 countries and supports an optics and photonics community of over 180,000 people worldwide. Together, we shape the agenda in optics and photonics, sparking explorations and leading the way in scientific discoveries and product innovations.