Spotlight: Optica, Research, and Quantum with Prem Kumar

About this episode

Prem Kumar discusses his role with the journal Optica and his contributions to quantum research in this episode.

Before today’s ubiquitous technologies became tangible products, they began with a research proposal. The journal Optica prides itself on publishing high-impact peer-reviewed articles covering a spectrum of fields throughout optics and photonics, and for years, Prem Kumar served as the editor-in-chief for the journal. Even before taking on that title, he was familiar with the journal, having submitted several works himself. Some made the cut; others didn’t quite meet those standards. In our Spotlight conversation, Kumar shares more about his accomplishments with Optica, his work in quantum, and his own journey in photonics.Spotlight from "All Things Photonics"® is a special series of intimate sit-down conversations with preeminent figures in our industry.Sponsored by:Hamamatsu – www.Hamamatsu.com

People in this episode

Guest: Prem Kumar

Topics covered

• Optics
• Photonics
• Quantum Research
• Peer-reviewed Articles
• Scientific Publishing

Keywords

• Optica
• Prem Kumar
• quantum
• photonics
• research proposal
• peer-reviewed
• scientific publishing

Sponsors

Hamamatsu

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Optica

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