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OptDiag 2027, Bringing together photonics and life sciences
The Photonics and Life Sciences Club( PSV) of the SFO is pleased to announce a new edition of the OptDiag colloquium, which has been bringing together for many years specialists in the life sciences and optics.
The next edition will take place under the auspices of the French Optical Society from 19 to 21 May 2027 at the Institut Langevin in Paris. This meeting will be an opportunity to present the latest scientific advances and to foster interactions between the academic, industrial and clinical communities interested in recent developments in optical and photonic technologies for life science applications.
A rich and multidisciplinary program
The colloquium will cover a wide range of topics, from imaging techniques for biological systems and instrumental developments, to light-matter interactions, spectroscopy, therapy and biomedical, agricultural and environmental applications.
Invited talks, oral and poster sessions, as well as time for discussions, will promote dialogue between researchers, clinicians and industrial stakeholders.
We invite researchers and professionals to submit their abstracts by 18 December 2026
Prix Lumières Arnulf-Françon
The French Optical Society is pleased to announce that the 2026 prize has been awarded to Benjamin Vest and François Marquier for their book Lumière et électromagnétisme – Introduction à l’ ingénierie électromagnétique des ondes lumineuses, published by EDP Sciences.
Written for researchers and students in optical electromagnetism, the book offers a thorough and structured introduction to the electromagnetism of light waves and their interactions with matter. The jury particularly appreciated its clarity, educational quality and connection between the theoretical foundations of optics and contemporary challenges in photonics. It also praised the rigour of its explanations, the quality of its illustrations and the summaries provided at the end of each chapter.
The 2025 prize was awarded to Lionel Simonot for his collection of articles published on the Light ZOOM Lumière portal. His accessible and richly illustrated articles explore the scientific, technical and cultural dimensions of light and lighting, connecting optics with fields as diverse as fashion, industry and architecture.
Through these awards, the SFO celebrates both the teaching of optics and the sharing of scientific knowledge with a wider audience.
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