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Tue, August 11, 2026
Event Start Time: 4:00 pm
Event Location: Physics Research Building 4138
Event Location: Physics Research Building 4138
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Event Start Time: 11:00 am
Event Location: Physics Research Building 4138
Event Location: Physics Research Building 4138
Sun, August 30, 2026
Event Start Time: 5:00 pm
Event Location: Ecole de Physics des Houches
Event Location: Ecole de Physics des Houches
Wed, September 9, 2026
Event Start Time: 3:00 pm
Event Location: Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (See parking map)
Event Location: Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (See parking map)
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Institute for Optical Science advances with $4 million NSF quantum award
Key Takeaways Phase 2 adds $4M to the $1M pilot award, enabling the team to design connectable quantum photonic chips for field-ready, lab-grade measurements. If successful, the…
Physics Graduate Student Wins SMART Scholarship Under IOS Member Mike Chini
Mathew Leon has been awarded the 2026 SMART Scholarship to advance his research in next-generation laser technologies at the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command.
Structured Light in Focus: X-lites Incubator Sparks New Collaborations
The NSF X-lites Network convened researchers in Ottawa, Canada, for the Incubator Workshop Structured Light at High Intensity, held February 6–7, 2026, at the University of…
Catch Up with IOS: Our Third Newsletter Edition
A Message from the Director of IOS, Lou DiMauro:
I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing holiday season and celebrated the start of the new year. I’d like to share the…
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