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The April 2012 issue of SPIE Professional contains all articles from the print edition and special bonus content on funding opportunities in optics and photonics, the latest in European research projects, research highlights from SPIE journals and SPIE Photonics West, and previews of upcoming SPIE events. The SPIE member magazine offers free content to help optics and photonics professionals succeed in their careers.

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Handheld THz Instrumentation

Research advances toward THz system miniaturization, once thought nearly impossible to achieve.

Photonics Research in Europe

Horizon 2020

Europe’s new program for research and innovation has many opportunities for those in the field of photonics.

Horizon 2020 to Focus on Jobs

The photonics sector will need to create jobs to get European Commission funding. Bonus update from optics.org.

Merging Plasmonics and Silicon Nanophotonics

Disruptive technologies can create greener, faster optical interconnects.

EURO-FOS

Pan-European photonics network addresses research challenges on photonic subsystems. Expanded Web version.

Photonics for a Better World

Rebuilding with Photonic Polymers

Photonic polymer fibers proposed for reconstructing communication systems in Japan.

Photonics for a Better World Blog

Join the blog conversation on how photonics is making a better world.

New Mobile Apps from SPIE

Android™ App for SPIE Field Guide

SPIE member Christopher Wilcox has created an SPIE Field Guide app for Android devices.

Preview Upcoming SPIE Events

Relocation Creates Expanded Opportunities

SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing moves to Baltimore 23-27 April.

Photonics on Europe’s Horizon

SPIE Photonics Europe 2012 is in Brussels 16-19 April.

Overwhelmingly Large Challenge

The 2012 SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation symposium is 1-6 July in Amsterdam.

Upcoming SPIE Events

See the full schedule of upcoming SPIE conferences and exhibitions.

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Airborne: Imaging Spectacular

A mechanical engineer finds his career path with airborne optical systems.

Optics and Photonics R&D Highlights

A team at University of Sheffield in the UK report on a non-invasive way to discriminate between connective tissue types.

Award-Winning Research at SPIE Photonics West

Research highlights from the record-setting symposia at SPIE Photonics West.

Photomask Japan’s Successful Return

Highlights from the Symposium on Photomask and Next Generation Lithography Mask Technology XIX.

Optics Funding and Recognition

Optics Funding Opportunities

Learn about optics and photonics funding opportunities. Web-only bonus content.

Taiwan Photonics Industry Prospers

Despite the economic recession, Taiwan’s photonics industry has a hopeful outlook on the future.

Prism Award Winners

This year's Prism Awards were won by a number of SMEs and startups.

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SPIE President's Letter

Synergy between industry and academia often results in new opportunities for students.

SPIE Leadership Election 2012

The election for SPIE officers and members of the board of directors will be held from 18 June to 3 August.

75 New SPIE Fellows for 2012

SPIE is honoring 75 new Fellows of the Society this year

SPIE Education Outreach Grants

An SPIE Student Chapter in Mexico says "gracias" for optics outreach award.

Britton Chance Award Winner

Robert Alfano has been awarded the first SPIE Britton Chance Biomedical Optics Award.

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