Optics in Africa: introduction

Enhancing our heritage-40 years of JOSA A and JOSA B in the ever-changing world of optical science and technology: editorial

JOSA A and JOSA B are archival journals that have preserved the heritage and served the community in the field of optics for the past 40 years. In line with the community's expansion and evolution over this time, the journals have regularly reinvented themselves while also keeping an eye on the future. This editorial celebrates the journals' ruby anniversary and introduces readers to some recent statistical data points and trends.

Fabrication influences on a miniaturised stokes polarimeter consisting of stacked nano-optical wire grid polarizer and retarders

The polarization properties of light can be fully controlled with nano-optical wire grid polarizers and artificial birefringent grating structures. We demonstrate an integrated polarimeter based on stacked layers of such elements. However, the optical performance of such elements is fundamentally limited and may be further altered by deviations arising from the fabrication processes. In this contribution we investigate the influences on the polarimetry performance for such a device.

Optics in your part of the world and a new Topical Editor joins the team: editorial

Editor-in-Chief P. Scott Carney introduces the Journal's newest Topical Editor, Angela Dudley.