PhotonicSweden was founded to strengthen Sweden’s role in optics and photonics. It grew from the Swedish Optical Society, merging with other groups to create a stronger industry network. Recognizing Sweden’s limited involvement in EU research, leaders pushed for a more unified effort.
Since 2011, PhotonicSweden has connected researchers, companies, and policymakers, hosted conferences, and shaped national photonics strategies. Collaborations, including the Nordic Photonics Forum, have expanded the reach and impact of PhotonicSweden.
Read about the background and history of PhotonicSweden in this magazine article, written by PhotonicSweden’s co-founder and long time collaborator Lennart BM Svensson, published in Fotoni 2, 2024, by PhotonicsFinland.
