#SEETHELIGHT is a worldwide message encouraging all to join the conversation and celebrate the importance of the science of light and light-based technologies in our lives. As part of this campaign, we are excited to include four new articles that we encourage you to share throughout your networks and community:
Better Diagnostics & Treatments
By Jürgen Popp and Ute Neugebauer, Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology e.V. Jena, Germany
Find hope in the research into light-based solutions for infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
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Cleaner Energy
By Donna Strickland, University of Waterloo, Canada
Discover how light is expanding clean energy access with solar technologies, lighting the world with efficient LEDs and monitoring the health of our planet with laser light.
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Sustainable Farming
By Cather Simpson, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Explore the power of photonics, how light is used to monitor crop health and how lasers are used in cattle farming.
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High Speed Connectivity
Imrana Ashraf, Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan
Learn about the opportunities that optical fiber and light-based technologies bring to our ability to connect and its impact on education in the developing world.
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Visuals and Animations for Social Media
We welcome you to use the following visuals that have been developed for use on social media (remember to use #IDL2020 and #SEETHELIGHT):
Animations for #SEETHELIGHT Articles
We encourage you to share the four articles above with the respective special animations that have been developed.
IDL Logo Animations
A variety of IDL logo animations have been created for you to use when promoting your activities around the International Day of Light.
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IDL2020 Press Release
Celebrating the Impact of Light Science on Medical Treatment, the Internet, Food Security, and Sustainability
During a time when access to information and connectivity is more important than ever, light science and technology is providing efficient and affordable solutions to current global challenges. On 16 May, individuals worldwide celebrate the International Day of Light and the light-based technologies that drive cleaner energy, sustainable farming, high-speed connectivity, and better diagnostics and treatments.
Read the full release here.
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