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The June issue of the Polish Newsletter on Optics and Photonics clearly illustrates just how broad and diverse the Polish photonics community is today. Alongside groundbreaking scientific research findings, we are witnessing the development of research infrastructure, the successes of undergraduates and PhD students, the growing activity of technology start-ups, and a series of educational initiatives.
We hope you find this issue inspiring and encourage you to share information about the successes, projects and events that help shape the Polish optics and photonics ecosystem. Together, we can show just how much is happening in this dynamically developing field. |
We invite you to read this issue and help shape future editions,
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QRSY – getting to grips with quantum technologies |
The Candela Foundation has launched the QRSY educational initiative, which aims to introduce quantum technologies to those taking their first steps in this field. Following the success of the inaugural edition, further events have already been planned. The organisers encourage anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding of the world of quantum physics and its impact on the technologies of the future to take part. |
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SPIE & Optica’s Wrocław chapter named best optics and photonics student organisation |
The SPIE & Optica Wrocław University of Science and Technology Student Chapter has received the Photonics Society of Poland (PSP) top award for the best optics and photonics research society. The jury commended, amongst other things, the organisation of OPTO2025, the technical projects and the society’s outreach activities. Congratulations! |
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OPTO 2026, Ryga 1-3 JULY 2026 |
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QRS First level, Warszawa 4 JULY 2026 |
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Central European Symposium on Theoretical Chemistry (CESTC'2026), Krynica Zdrój 8-11 SEPTEMBER 2026 |
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XV Sympozjum Techniki Laserowej (STL'2026), Rumia 8-11 SEPTEMBER 2026 |
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11th Workshop on Physics and Technology of Semiconductor Lasers, Toruń 18-22 OCTOBER 2026 |
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Bartosz Kasza with SPIE's scholarship |
Bartosz Kasza, a PhD student at the University of Warsaw, has been awarded a SPIE honour as the sole representative of Polish universities amongst the 85 recipients from around the world. His research focuses on Rydberg atoms, the conversion of microwave frequency combs into the optical domain, and the development of quantum-optical technologies. Congratulations on this honour! (photo: Bartosz Niewelt / University of Warsaw) |
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New episodes of the podcast ‘Three Problems of Scientific Bodies’ |
The Candela Foundation’s podcast ‘Three Problems of Scientific Bodies’ is back with new episodes and new guests. Over the past month, the following guests have appeared: Ryszard Piramidowicz (PW), Adam Piotrowski (VIGO), Katarzyna Górak-Sosnowska (SGH). We invite you to listen to discussions about science and ideas for the development of the academic community! |
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A new laboratory for photonics and microelectronics |
The Łukasiewicz Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics has launched a state-of-the-art Printed Circuit Board and Electronic Assembly Laboratory. The investment, carried out as part of the Microelectronics and Photonics Competence Centre project, is intended to support the development of national expertise in the fields of microelectronics, photonics and semiconductor technologies, and to accelerate the path from design to industrial implementation. |
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The 5th International Photonics and Quantum Technology Job Fair is now over |
5th International Photonics and Quantum Technology Job Fair On 29 May 2026, the 5th International Photonics and Quantum Technology Job Fair took place at the Warsaw University of Technology. The event brought together companies and institutions from the fields of photonics, optoelectronics, fibre optics, quantum technologies and ophthalmic research. The programme also included a meeting of the Polish Photonics Association, a scientific symposium and a competition for the Most Attractive Employer. (photo: Grzegorz Krzyżewski / IChF) |
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Polish start-ups among Europe’s most promising semiconductor companies |
Polski Krzem and SemiQa are among the ten start-ups selected for the EuroCDP Incubate programme, which supports young companies developing semiconductor technologies. The participation of Polish companies demonstrates the country’s growing expertise in integrated circuit design and the strategic fabless sector. |
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Polish equipment is set to be used in a European space mission |
Polish scientists and engineers are working on equipment for the telescopes of the European ARRAKIHS space mission, which will aim to study faintly luminous structures around galaxies. The instruments being developed in Poland will help to detect extremely faint light signals, supporting research into the evolution of galaxies and the nature of dark matter. (photo: ESA) |
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