Optics & Photonics News (OPN) is a publication from Optica covering developments across optics and photonics. It connects researchers, industry professionals, educators and other readers with news and perspectives on the science, technology and people shaping the field. Its coverage includes research findings, industry announcements, integrated photonics, lasers, quantum technologies, optical communications and related applications.

OPN offers a mix of daily and feature content, including research and industry news, interviews and conversations, career coverage, book reviews and educational stories. Readers can also explore multimedia features such as videos, infographics, the Image of the Week, After Image and a photo contest. The publication’s monthly magazine presents in-depth articles and themed issues, with an archive that allows readers to browse earlier editions. OPN also provides information for authors and advertisers, alongside access to its latest issue and publication resources. Through this combination of timely reporting, expert discussion and visual storytelling, Optics & Photonics News serves as an information source for people interested in advances and activity throughout the optics and photonics community.