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Uniting the Southern California Optics Community


Since 1951, the Optical Society of Southern California has been your Southern California local section of Optica founded to increase and disseminate the knowledge of optics and closely allied sciences. The Society meets monthly from September through June (except December) and also organizes regular family-friendly outreach events.


Members Enjoy:

  • Meal Discounts at most of our regular meetings
  • Access to our on-line Membership Directory of Optics and Photonics Professionals
  • Access to dozens of videos and recorded webinars of OSSC Speakers dating back to 2017
  • Access to over two decades of presentation documents featuring eminent speakers from the optics community
  • Access to over 200 Issues of the OSSC Images Newsletter dating back to 1998
  • Opportunities to join our Leadership Team.


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Already a member? Visit our Member Portal to access exclusive member only content.



Next OSSC Meeting
13 November 2024

The Optical Alignment Of Large Land-Based Telescopes


2024 Nov - Web Image - Speaker Andrew Rakich
 Large Binocular Telescope




Please download the flyer, post it, and share it with colleagues and friends!


STUDENTS: Starting this active period, students must update their membership type to Student Member in order to receive the meal discount at our meetings. Student Members are Individual Members who are currently enrolled in school at least part-time and are not working full-time. Please email the Membership Chair before registering for the meeting to update your membership type. Student Membership is only $15 per year, so if you are new to the OSSC, learn more about OSSC membership.


Upcoming Events
Upcoming OSSC Meetings
OSSC Meetings
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Industry Events

Outreach

Next Outreach Event

24 October 2024

 

The OSSC seeks volunteers for upcoming events being organized by our friends at Vital Link and other partners in Orange County. Please contact the Outreach Chair if you are interested.

 

We would love your help!

 

Check out Donn's Public Photo Albums | QOISC 
for photos of recent and past outreach events.

More OSSC Outreach Information

Learn about Registered Apprenticeships
You can learn more about apprenticeship programs on the Vital Link website at:
Apprenticeships   
OSSC Corporate Members and Website Sponsors can request information directly from Vital Link by using their on-line form:
Apprenticeship Interest Form

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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Outreach Events

Recent OSSC Meeting
9 October 2024

Precision Measurement of Aspheric Optical Surfaces
A Personal Journey From University Research To Industry


Speaker James Burge
 CGH Interferogram - Photo Credit AOM

 




Meeting photos and presentation slides are available to members only.


Society News

Welcome Members
Welcome New OSSC Members!

OSSC Images Newsletter


The OSSC Newsletter, Images, includes Society news, events, technical articles, and the occasional optrick (optical illusions and other ways to have fun with light). Over the decades, the Newsletter has evolved from a print edition, to a downloadable pdf, and is currently an email Newsletter.

Recent issues are viewable on our Newsletter Page.  OSSC members may access over 200 pdf editions in our Newsletter Archive.

If you have a short article you would like to contribute to the newsletter, please email the editor. Corporate Members are encouraged to submit profiles, news, workshops or other events.

Recent Articles
Recent Articles

OSSC Leadership Team Activities

2024 BOD Planning Meeting

The OSSC Leadership Team meets periodically to plan events and manage Society business. The Leadership Team would would love your help! Contact OSSC President Nicholas Croglio to discuss how we can best put your talent, interests, and skills to use.


The Outreach Committee welcomes members & non-members to share knowledge and fun at our Outreach Events. Stay for an hour or two, or the whole day! Contact Donn Silberman to learn more.


The Programs & Arrangements Committee is open to members who want to help plan and manage our regular meetings and events. If you have an idea for a speaker or event, please contact OSSC Programs Chair Kenn Bates.


The Website & Communications Team is open to members who want to share Society knowledge and activities via our website, emails, and social media. If you would like to help, please contact OSSC Webmaster Bob Cartland or OSSC Communications Chair Cecily Brown.



Learn More

Upcoming Events
Upcoming OSSC Leadership Team Meetings


Professional Education Opportunities

Pasadena City College


Laser Technology  Program

Students completing the program in Laser Technology will learn the scientific principles of optics, fiber-optics, and lasers. Laser and Photonics Technology instructors lead hands-on, laboratory-driven classes, utilizing state-of-the-art industrial equipment, based on the industry-guided photonics curricula written by industry professionals. In addition to laboratory skills, students are offered one-on-one support and career advice, including résumé and LinkedIn profile building.

Registration for Fall 2024 is now closed.  

Quality Assurance of Precision Optics

is now in session.

 
Additional Information Contact:

Prof. Brian Monacelli, Ph. D.

For more Information about local professional education opportunities visit our:


Professional Education Page

Society Partners


Optica

SPIE


IEEE Photonics Society



Optica Silicon Valley

Government Programs


National Quantum Coordination Office


National Photonics Initiative




AIM Photonics


AmeriCOM


Website Sponsors



4D Technology




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Edmund Optics


Golden Gate Light Optimization



Infinte Optics

Jenoptik


Knobbe Martens

Micro Laser Systems


MKS Newport


Novanta Photonics

Ohara Glass




Photon Valley




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SPIE


Synopsys


ThorLabs






Box 228, 2312 Park Avenue

Tustin, California 92782



The Optical Society of Southern California is a non-profit 501(C)3 tax exempt corporation.

We do not endorse candidates for public office or contribute to political candidates or campaigns.