The IEEE Photonics Society is actively celebrating its 60th Anniversary throughout 2025, showcasing six decades of innovation, growth, and leadership in photonics—beginning with our roots in quantum electronics.

A digital timeline has been launched on the Society’s website to highlight historical milestones, leadership transitions, major publications, and advances in light-based technologies from the 1960s to the present day.

Explore the timeline: https://ieeephotonics.org/about/60-years