Useful Links
Organizations
OSA
OSA is the leading professional society in optics and photonics. Quality information and inspiring interactions through publications, meetings, and membership.
SPIE
SPIE is an international society advancing an interdisciplinary approach to the science and application of light. The not-for-profit society advances emerging technologies through interdisciplinary information exchange, continuing education, publications, patent precedent, and career and professional growth.
Photonics21
Photonics21 is the European Technology Platform for photonics. The platform represents the European photonics community from industry and research organizations and develops the European photonics strategy for future research and innovation in Europe.
Somerset Youth Fund
The Somerset Youth Fund supports innovative and effective solutions to issues faced by the most disadvantaged young people in Somerset today. The mission of the Fund is to raise the aspirations and life opportunities of these young people. By supporting the Fund, Gooch & Housego have made a commitment to develop stronger connections with their local community and to invest in the next generation of employees in our area.

Publications
optics.org
optics.org is a leading online resource for professionals using photonics in application and the diverse markets they serve.
Photonics Online
Photonics Online is a leading source of cutting-edge technical information about the laser, optics, optoelectronics, fiber optics, and imaging industries
Photoniques
Photoniques is a bimonthly French language magazine and website dedicated to optical solutions, both in their design (products) that their implementation genuine bond of Francophones in photonics, this review is aimed at decision makers, project managers, R&D engineers, scientists.
Miscellaneous
Laser Safety Standards have been put in place to protect the users of all types of lasers.
This guide will help with the identification of the main safety concerns for each class of laser, based on their level of danger when working with them.