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SPIE Optics + Photonics, the meeting where researchers gather to hear advances in optical engineering and applications, nanotechnology, quantum science, organic photonics, and astronomical instrumentation.

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Optics + Photonics returns 23 - 27 August 2020, San Diego, California.

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Offering 68 conference topics - learn about latest advances in each

The premier global event for nanoscientists and nanoengineers.

Nanoscience + Engineering Applications

The event for nanoscientists in diverse fields as energy, medicine, and computing.

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Organic Photonics + Electronics

A comprehensive conference on organic-based materials and devices.

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Optical Engineering + Applications

The latest developments in optical design and engineering.

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Nobel Laureate William E. Moerner shared insights at the conference

William E. Moerner
Stanford University, Dept. of Chemistry
California, USA

2019 Plenary Speaker
Organic Photonics + Electronics Session

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William E. Moerner will speak on 'Nanophotonics Based on Individual Molecules and Light Gives Rise to 3D Super-Resolution Imaging in Cells and Biomolecular Insights'. Dr. Moerner received his Nobel Prize in Chemistry for achieving the first optical detection and spectroscopy of a single molecule in condensed phases.

Learn more about these two plenary presenters through their video interviews.
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Jelena Vuckovic
Stanford University,
California, USA

2019 Plenary Speaker
Nanoscience + Engineering Session

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Mona Jarrahi
University of California
Los Angeles, California, USA

2019 Plenary Speaker
Optical Engineering Session

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