MESSAGE FROM THE OCT BOARD

We welcome you to the OCT WEBSITE !

The Optical Committee of Turkey (OCT) was founded in 1996. It is the body representing Turkey at the International Commission for Optics (ICO), of which Turkey is a member since January 1, 1997. The Committee is endorsed by the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey. As such, the OCT is the leading body representing the field of optics in Turkey.

If you work or do research in the field of Optics in Turkey, you are entitled to become a member. The OCT membership includes most researchers and educators in the area of optics in Turkey. Most members have advanced degrees and are active in teaching and/or research and development.

We are aware that the foundation of all sustainable economic development is current and complete knowledge. Knowledge is generated by research and is disseminated by education. We are dedicated to pursue this route to improve the local and global quality of life.

The OCT list server creates a forum for all scientists and educators in the field of Optics in Turkey to gather and discuss the issues, which are important and timely. The Information Super-Highway is here to stay, and control global developments. OCT has to move on this Super-Highway, and expand its impact in the field of Optics in Turkey.

We firmly believe that, the OCT website will enable us to further exchange ideas and make our organization stronger and take great strides towards accomplishing its goals. Please join us and help OCT to be more successful in its future activities.

 Dr. Cem Öztürk, President
 Dr. H. Volkan Demir, Vice President responsible for the Treasury
 Dr. Özgür E. Müstecaplioglu, Vice President