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Institute of Optics
"Daza de Valdés"
(IO-CSIC)




Founded in 1946, it is included in the Area of Physical Sciences and Technologies of Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), the Spanish National Research Council.

The institute of Optics is part of CSIC's network of research centres.

Our scientific objectives include every aspect of Optics and Photonics, with particular emphasis in areas such as Oftalmic and Physiological Optics, Image Processing, Optical Radiation Measurements, Light-Matter interaction, Non-linear Dynamics of Optical Systems, Nanophotonics and Optical Communications.

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Natural Slab Photonic Crystals as Biogenic, Customizable Nanomaterial for Label-Free Detection

Perceptual cost and benefit of presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses: effect of energy balance, addition, and adaptation

The chipS-CALE project develops a self-calibrating pattern to improve the measurement uncertainty of on-chip photonic sensors

SUNLIFE: Boosting Sustainable and Low-Cost Solar Energy for Indoor and Outdoor Use

The Use of Genuine Two-Phase Perfect Code for Increased Fiber Sensing Performance


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Technical contract offer for administrative support at the Institute of Optics

Next Thursday, April 24th, scientific coffee with Hugo F. Martins

Next Thursday, March 27, scientific coffee with Gabriel Cristóbal

Women’s Day at the Institute of Optics

“Empowering Talent” Workshop Strategies for bias-free processes

Susana Marcos, recipient of the 2025 Edgar D. Tillyer Optics Award for her contributions to visual optics


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