Optica (society)
| Founded | 1916 |
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| Founder | Perley G. Nutting |
| Type | 501(c)3 organization |
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| Focus | Optics and photonics |
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Area served | Worldwide |
| Method | Professional journals and conferences |
| Members | 22,000 |
Key people | Gerd Leuchs (2024 president) Michal Lipson (2023 president) Stephen D. Fantone (2020 president) |
| Revenue | $49,549,907 |
| Endowment | $74,991,615 |
| Employees | 150 |
| Website | www |
Optica, founded as the Optical Society of America (later the Optical Society), is a professional society of individuals and companies with an interest in optics and photonics. It publishes journals, organizes conferences and exhibitions, and carries out charitable activities.