Call for a dedicated 'day of light' commemorating the first laser, as final report on IYL2015 is presented at UNESCO headquarters.

EPFL scientist is awarded the 6th Ahmed Zewail Prize in Molecular Sciences by science publisher Elsevier.

Sir Brian Burridge, Leonardo SVP and UK military leader, imparts his wisdom on developing and marketing combat-ready photonics.

SPIE’s Edinburgh Defense & Security meet hears inspirational plenaries from Payne and Knight.

Submissions to high-profile industry event for innovation in optics and photonics being accepted across 13 different categories.

After 10 years’ of “transformation and growth”, he will focus on new challenges beyond the German optics giant.

Düsseldorf event showcases latest developments in optical communications – from silicon to software.

The Future Photonics Hub’s inaugural “industry day” hailed a success by 150 delegates and exhibitors.

Bordeaux biennial conference embraces wider range of technologies to extend investment potential.

François Hollande and Romanian counterpart Klaus Iohannis tour one of the giant laser facilities being built in eastern Europe.

Ultrafast laser pulse pioneer Gérard Mourou lands Zukunftspreis for research; optical microphones and laser guide stars also rewarded.

Activities include the Carl Zeiss Day and opening of new German Optical Museum in Jena.