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August 03, 2020
Although the planned celebrations for the 2020 Day of Light were impacted significantly by the global pandemic, many individuals and organizations were able to reorganize to move activities and events online.
June 09, 2020
The Swiss scientific and industry communities have prepared a report to record the development and milestones in laser science from 1960 to 1980 in Switzerland.
May 26, 2020
Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, various IDL2020 events adopted online formats and virtual celebrations around 16 May to celebrate the role of light in our daily lives. This includes the interactive Illuminating Life online gathering.
On the occasion of the 2020 International Day of Light, the Daylight Award has announced the 2020 Laureates.
April 16, 2020
In these challenging times, let’s come together to share the role of light in our lives! We are excited to announce two new initiatives for IDL2020.
March 05, 2020
Discover how the 60th anniversary of the laser is being celebrated this year as part of IDL2020 and how you can participate!
November 28, 2019
Learn how to make the most of the International Day of Light resources for your activities in 2020!
October 22, 2019
IDL Recognizes Success in 2019 and Prepares for Bigger Celebrations in 2020
The world Celebrates the Second International Day of Light on 16 May 2019
May 16, 2019
May 16th 2019 marks the global celebration of the second edition of the International Day of Light. The International Day of Light is an official observance of UNESCO that provides an annual focal point for the continued appreciation of light and the role it plays in science, culture and art, education, and sustainable development, and in fields as diverse as medicine, communications, and energy.
May 09, 2019
On May 11th, the IDL2019 Special Event — ‘Light+?’ — initiated by China Optical Society, will launch its opening ceremony in Changchun China Optical Science and Technology Museum.