For the International Day of Light, we hosted a “Women in Science” day✨ Researchers shared their journeys, inspiring students and schoolchildren💡 The program also included a session on academic writing and career growth💫 Main sponsor: @optica.org @idlofficial.bsky.social @spie.org #WomenInScience
The event concluded with a lovely award ceremony.🏆 One team was awarded in the “Best Presentation” nomination, 4 participants were recognized for their active participation, and the rest received participation certificates. Main Sponsor: @optica.org @spie.org @idlofficial.bsky.social #IDL2026
As part of the events dedicated to the IDL, we were happy to host the wonderful students of Vanadzor “Evrika” School. The students explored the university setting and laboratory facilities, and also presented their interesting reports. Main sponsor: @optica.org @spie.org @idlofficial.bsky.social
As part of our “Radiant Minds: Exploring Light From Lab to Life” initiative for the International Day of Light, we were glad to host YSO Student Chapter at RAU for a great chapters meeting focused on experience exchange, discussions, and future collaborations. 🤝🏻 Main Sponsor: @optica.org @spie.org
✨ In celebration of the International Day of Light, join us for “Radiant Minds: Exploring Light From Lab to Life” 💡 Talks, discussions & interactive activities on photonics and quantum research. 📍 RAU 📅 May 18–23 Main Sponsor: @optica.org 🌍 @spie.org @idlofficial.bsky.social #IDL #Optica #SPIE
From April 12–16, our officers and members participated in SPIE Photonics Europe 2026 in Strasbourg 🇫🇷, presenting research in nanophotonics, structured light, optical modeling, and quantum dots. 👏 Congrats to our participants! @spie.org #SPIEPhotonicsEurope
Sharing a few moments from our Quantum Day event ⚛️ Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event engaging and inspiring. ✨ Happy Quantum Day! 🔬 @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social #QuantumDay #Optica #SPIE #YM #April14
Radiant Minds@radiantminds.bsky.social · 4mo agoQUANTUM DAY IS HERE! ⚛️ 📅 April 13 | 14:30 📍 RAU, 7th floor Radiant Minds: Illuminating Quantum Day 2026 ✨ 🔹 “Strange World of Quantum Physics” — Zahra Amini 🔬 Open to all curious minds in quantum physics! 🚀 @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social
QUANTUM DAY IS HERE! ⚛️ 📅 April 13 | 14:30 📍 RAU, 7th floor Radiant Minds: Illuminating Quantum Day 2026 ✨ 🔹 “Strange World of Quantum Physics” — Zahra Amini 🔬 Open to all curious minds in quantum physics! 🚀 @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we honor all the women and girls who dare to innovate, create, and push boundaries. 🚀 Your work shapes tomorrow, keep discovering ✨🤍 @spie.org @optica.org
Warmest wishes from Radiant Minds! 🎉🫂 May the new year bring inspiration, exciting discoveries, and continued scientific success.🔬 @optica.org @spie.org #RadiantMinds #HappyNewYear
Meet the Optica Radiant Minds Chapter Officers for 2026 💜 Their leadership and vision guide meaningful progress. Arman Avetisyan-President Nelly Gasparyan-Vice President Davit Karakhanyan-Secretary Sargis Manukyan-Treasurer David Hayrapetyan-Advisor Paytsar Mantashyan-Co-Advisor @optica.org
✨ A small photo dump from our Science Day adventure — hours filled with curiosity, teamwork, and discoveries! 🚀🔬 We spent the day with the Quantum Materials and NanoPhotonics Lab at the Institute of Chemical Physics NAS RA, diving into hands-on experiments, inspiring talks, and creative ideas.
🔹 Recently, we organized a LinkedIn Profile Optimization Workshop. The session focused on practical strategies for creating professional and engaging LinkedIn profiles that highlight skills, achievements, and career goals, making them more attractive to employers and academic institutions.
📆 On Sept 8, we hosted a seminar at RAU on Advanced Electro-Optic Materials and Components. 🎤 Speaker: Prof. Jeroen Beeckman (Ghent University, Belgium)
📡 From July 27–31, Dilijan hosted a high-tech summer school on telecom and quantum tech by RAU, Rohde & Schwarz, and Lokator LLC. 50 young participants explored 4G/5G, quantum communication, and heard from Ucom CEO Ralph Yirikian on leadership. @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social
🌟 Modern Communication Networks & Quantum Technologies – Summer School 2025, Dilijan 🌟 As part of the QWAVE initiative and the Quantum Year 2025 celebration, we’re heading to Dilijan (July 27–31) for an unforgettable journey into quantum physics and modern communication technologies!
🪐 IDL Photo Contest – A Bright Finale As the curtain closes on our IDL Photo Contest, we want to take a moment to reflect and say thank you. 👏🏻 A huge thanks to everyone who participated, and once again, congratulations to our winners — your work stood out in a field full of talent and creativity.
🪐 IDL Photo Contest 🥇 1st Place – Adrine Torosyan This photo captures a stunning close-up of a CD surface reflecting a vivid rainbow. 💿🌈 The interplay of light and technology beautifully symbolizes the fusion of science and art. 🔬 #lightday2025 @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @spie.org
🪐 IDL Photo Contest – Celebrating Light in All Its Wonder 🥈 2nd Place – Nare Hovsepyan A thoughtful composition of Mount Ararat reflected in a car mirror — capturing both journey and memory, past and future, all in one powerful shot. @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @spie.org #lightday2025
🪐 IDL Photo Contest – Celebrating Light in All Its Wonder 🥉 3rd Place – Ruzanna Kosemyan A sacred beam of light illuminating ancient frescoes in an Armenian Monastery (Akhtala) — a moment of peace, mystery, and reverence caught through the lens.✨ @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @spie.org
💡 IDL with Qwave: From Photons to the Stars | Session 3 🔭 A standout: Prof. Ebrahim Karimi’s keynote, “Beyond Vision: The Hidden Powers of the Human Eye” 👁️ With energy and insight, he showed how the eye sees more than we realize—linking light, biology, and quantum physics in surprising ways.
🪐 IDL Photo Contest – Celebrating Light in All Its Wonder We’re excited to share the winning entries of our Photo Contest, where light became the language of beauty, science, and storytelling. Each photo revealed a unique perspective on how light shapes the world around us — and beyond.
🌟 IDL with QWave: From Photons to the Stars | Session 2 Session 2 of our event was all about hands-on discovery and shared moments. 🔬✨ We dived into interactive optical experiments, explored fascinating demonstrations, and enjoyed thought-provoking conversations over ☕️ coffee break and 🍕 lunch.
🌟 IDL × QWave Session 1 (May 17): kicking off our photon‑to‑cosmos journey! 🚀 • Arman Avetisyan — Radiant Minds → Laser Beams • Gyulnara Khachatryan — Light Detectives: What Stars Are Made Of • Vahram Mekhitarian — Recursion: Love at First Sight @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @spie.org
Meet our last speakers: Arman Avetisyan and Gyulnara Khachatryan Arman Avetisyan is the president of our @optica.org student chapter. His talk, “From Radiant Minds to Laser Beams,” is an inspiring story of the Radiant Minds chapter’s journey and what our lives would be like without lasers. 🔴
Happy International Day of Light! ☀️✨ Tomorrow: Qwave — From Photons to the Stars! 🚀 Let’s explore the universe of light together! ⏳🌌 Crafted by us 🌈 @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social #IDL2025 #Qwave #lightday2025
Happy International Day of Light! Today we celebrate the vital role that light plays in science, technology, culture, and education — and how it continues to illuminate our path toward discovery and innovation. @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social #lightday2025
Meet our next speaker: Vahram Mekhitarian — physicist, author of popular science books, and expert in theoretical physics. His talk “Recursion – acquaintance and love at first sight” dives deep into logic and abstraction.🧬
Here’s our agenda for IDL with QWAVE: From Photons to the Stars! ⭐️ One incredible day packed with inspiring talks, optical experiments, and quantum-powered fun! From hands-on demos to deep science dives — you won’t want to miss it! ✨
