April 2016 Issue
Feature Articles
A Photonic Upgrade for Computer Memory?
Researchers are actively exploring schemes that store bits using photons rather than electrons—both for classical and quantum computing.
by Edwin Cartlidge
Optical Interconnects and Extreme Computing
The leap to “exaflop” computing will require new optical technologies—and new co-design approaches to developing them.
by Keren Bergman, John Shalf and Tom Hausken
OSA Centennial Snapshots: New Visions of Movies
Faced with a bust in ticket sales after World War II, Hollywood pulled optics tricks out of its hat to lure moviegoers back into theaters with widescreen and 3-D spectaculars.
by Patricia DaukantasDepartments and Columns
Research and Industry News
LIGO’s next steps; diffractive imaging with imperfect crystals; simpler receiver for FTTH; DIY optics; memory formation; molecular ions; single-ion clock.
From Academia to Start-Up
The co-founders of TetraScience discuss their journey into the unpredictable realm of entrepreneurship.
OSA and OSA Foundation Traveling Lecturer
Optics & Photonics News talks with OSA Member Jean-luc Doumont about his experience with the Traveling Lecturer program.
Gender and Science in South Korea
Junga Hwang and Hyunjoo Kim talk about gender inequality and pursuing a career in science in and out of South Korea.
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Examples for the Future
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” —Maya Angelou
