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Photonics Spectra 2026 Editorial Calendar

JANUARY

The Trends Issue:
Integrated Optics
Optical Metrology
Imaging and AI
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing
Ultrashort-Pulse Lasers
Optical Gratings
Integrated Photonics
Material Platforms
Show Distribution: SPIE BiOS, SPIE Photonics West
Ad Closing: Nov. 26
Material Due: Dec. 4

FEBRUARY

Microscopy
Visible Sources
Co-Packaged Optics
Photonic MEMS
Show Distribution: DesignCon
Ad Closing: Dec. 30
Material Due: Jan. 6

MARCH

The Optical Networking Issue
Integrated Lasers
Automation in Photonics Manufacturing
Quantum Networks
Photonics and the Data Center
Show Distribution: OFC, W3+ Fair Wetzlar, SEMI MEMS and Sensors Executive Congress
Ad Closing: Jan. 26
Material Due: Feb. 2

APRIL

The Defense Issue
Optical Gas Imaging
Fiber Sensors
Single-Photon Detectors
High-Power Laser Optics
Light Modulators
Show Distribution: AeroDef Manufacturing, PIC International Conference, OPIE, SPIE Defense + Security, SID Display Week, Optatec
Ad Closing: Feb. 26
Material Due: Mar. 5

MAY

Laser Test and Simulation
SWIR
Displays Manufacturing
Laser Microdrilling
Show Distribution: CLEO, Sensor + Test
Ad Closing: Mar. 30
Material Due: Apr. 6

JUNE

Optical Design
Laser Additive Manufacturing
Lasers for Research
Positioning Equipment
Ad Closing: Apr. 27
Material Due: May 4

JULY

The Reader Survey Issue
Ultrafast Lasers
Spectroscopy: Emerging Applications
CMOS Image Sensors
Optical Modulators
Environmental Sensing
Ad Closing: May 28
Material Due: Jun. 4

AUGUST

The Workforce Issue
Photonics Workforce
Optical Fiber
Semiconductor Lasers
Quantum Optics
Show Distribution: SPIE Optics and Photonics
Ad Closing: Jun. 29
Material Due: Jul. 6

SEPTEMBER

The Optics Issue
Pluggable Optics
Space and Telescope Optics
Beam Optimization
Optical Filters
Micro-Optics
Show Distribution: ECOC, Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science
Ad Closing: Jul. 29
Material Due: Aug. 5

OCTOBER

Interferometry
Quantum Devices
Automotive Lighting
PICs
Show Distribution: SEMICON West & Flex
Ad Closing: Aug. 27
Material Due: Sep. 3

NOVEMBER

Laser Materials Processing
Fusion Energy
Optoelectronic Devices
Optical Materials
Ad Closing: Sep. 28
Material Due: Oct. 6

DECEMBER

Beam Expanders
Coatings
Solar Technologies
Thermoelectric Coolers
Ad Closing: Oct. 26
Material Due: Nov. 2

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