Prizes & Competitions

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Propose how to use optics and photonics to solve a global challenge for US$100K prize.

Be recognized for excellence in quantum research.

Be recognized for innovation and research excellence at OFC.

Early career professionals: apply for a special recognition and prize in ultrafast lasers.

Recognizing research excellence in lasers and quantum at CLEO.

Recognizing research excellence in optical networking at OFC.

Early career professionals: demonstrate service to the society and communities worldwide.

Early career professionals: follow in Tingye Li's footsteps and be recognized for your contributions to laser science.

Early career professionals: present advancements in optical communications at OFC.

Be a next generation Theodore Maiman and show research excellence at CLEO.

Present your paper at FiO+LS and set an example for your peers.