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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

For the International Day of Light, we hosted a “Women in Science” day✨ Researchers shared their journeys, inspiring students and schoolchildren💡 The program also included a session on academic writing and career growth💫 Main sponsor: @optica.org @idlofficial.bsky.social @spie.org #WomenInScience

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The event concluded with a lovely award ceremony.🏆 One team was awarded in the “Best Presentation” nomination, 4 participants were recognized for their active participation, and the rest received participation certificates. Main Sponsor: @optica.org @spie.org @idlofficial.bsky.social #IDL2026

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

As part of the events dedicated to the IDL, we were happy to host the wonderful students of Vanadzor “Evrika” School. The students explored the university setting and laboratory facilities, and also presented their interesting reports. Main sponsor: @optica.org @spie.org @idlofficial.bsky.social

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

As part of our “Radiant Minds: Exploring Light From Lab to Life” initiative for the International Day of Light, we were glad to host YSO Student Chapter at RAU for a great chapters meeting focused on experience exchange, discussions, and future collaborations. 🤝🏻 Main Sponsor: @optica.org @spie.org

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

✨ In celebration of the International Day of Light, join us for “Radiant Minds: Exploring Light From Lab to Life” 💡 Talks, discussions & interactive activities on photonics and quantum research. 📍 RAU 📅 May 18–23 Main Sponsor: @optica.org 🌍 @spie.org @idlofficial.bsky.social #IDL #Optica #SPIE

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

From April 12–16, our officers and members participated in SPIE Photonics Europe 2026 in Strasbourg 🇫🇷, presenting research in nanophotonics, structured light, optical modeling, and quantum dots. 👏 Congrats to our participants! @spie.org #SPIEPhotonicsEurope

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Sharing a few moments from our Quantum Day event ⚛️ Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event engaging and inspiring. ✨ Happy Quantum Day! 🔬 @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social #QuantumDay #Optica #SPIE #YM #April14

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

QUANTUM DAY IS HERE! ⚛️ 📅 April 13 | 14:30 📍 RAU, 7th floor Radiant Minds: Illuminating Quantum Day 2026 ✨ 🔹 “Strange World of Quantum Physics” — Zahra Amini 🔬 Open to all curious minds in quantum physics! 🚀 @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we honor all the women and girls who dare to innovate, create, and push boundaries. 🚀 Your work shapes tomorrow, keep discovering ✨🤍 @spie.org @optica.org

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Warmest wishes from Radiant Minds! 🎉🫂 May the new year bring inspiration, exciting discoveries, and continued scientific success.🔬 @optica.org @spie.org #RadiantMinds #HappyNewYear

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Meet the Optica Radiant Minds Chapter Officers for 2026 💜 Their leadership and vision guide meaningful progress. Arman Avetisyan-President Nelly Gasparyan-Vice President Davit Karakhanyan-Secretary Sargis Manukyan-Treasurer David Hayrapetyan-Advisor Paytsar Mantashyan-Co-Advisor @optica.org

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Meet the SPIE Radiant Minds Chapter Officers for 2026 ❤️ Ready to lead, innovate, and move forward together. Gyulnara Khachatryan — President Sargis Gavalajyan — Vice President Paytsar Mantashyan — Advisor Anna Melkonyan — Secretary Yelena Bisharyan — Treasurer @spie.org #SPIE #Officers

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

It was amazing connecting with other science lovers, sharing knowledge, and spreading the spirit of discovery. We even organized some fun science games for kids — full of laughter and energy! 🌈 From tiny breakthroughs to big smiles, every moment made this day unforgettable. @optica.org @spie.org

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

✨ A small photo dump from our Science Day adventure — hours filled with curiosity, teamwork, and discoveries! 🚀🔬 We spent the day with the Quantum Materials and NanoPhotonics Lab at the Institute of Chemical Physics NAS RA, diving into hands-on experiments, inspiring talks, and creative ideas.

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

We sincerely thank the Head of the Quantum Nanophotonics Laboratory, PhD, Paytsar Mantashyan, for leading this insightful and valuable workshop. 🌟 @spie.org @optica.org #Optica #Spie #YM #LinkedIn #Workshop

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

🔹 Recently, we organized a LinkedIn Profile Optimization Workshop. The session focused on practical strategies for creating professional and engaging LinkedIn profiles that highlight skills, achievements, and career goals, making them more attractive to employers and academic institutions.

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Thanks a lot! Excited to keep growing!

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

The talk highlighted cutting-edge advances in electro-optic tech and sparked lively discussions. His clarity, passion, and ability to make complex science accessible made it a truly inspiring session. 👏 @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social #Optica #SPIE #Nanostructures #Physics

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

📆 On Sept 8, we hosted a seminar at RAU on Advanced Electro-Optic Materials and Components. 🎤 Speaker: Prof. Jeroen Beeckman (Ghent University, Belgium)

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Thank you! Glad you liked it!🫶🏻

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

📡 From July 27–31, Dilijan hosted a high-tech summer school on telecom and quantum tech by RAU, Rohde & Schwarz, and Lokator LLC. 50 young participants explored 4G/5G, quantum communication, and heard from Ucom CEO Ralph Yirikian on leadership. @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

📅 Dates: July 27–31, 2025 📍 Dilijan, Armenia Let’s make this summer all about science, curiosity, and quantum fun! 🌌 Main Organizer: Russian-Armenian University (RAU) Co-Organizer: Radiant Minds Student Chapter #QuantumYear2025 @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

🎓 Who’s it for? Designed for school and bachelor students, this summer school blends theory, experiments. ✨ What’s waiting for you? 🔬 Hands-on experiments by the Radiant Minds team explore quantum concepts in action! 📖 Expert lectures from RAU’s General Physics & Quantum Nanostructures Department.

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

🌟 Modern Communication Networks & Quantum Technologies – Summer School 2025, Dilijan 🌟 As part of the QWAVE initiative and the Quantum Year 2025 celebration, we’re heading to Dilijan (July 27–31) for an unforgettable journey into quantum physics and modern communication technologies!

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

This contest reminded us that light isn’t just a physical phenomenon — it’s inspiration, innovation, and imagination. Until next time, keep your lens on the wonder around you. 🌟 @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social #lightday2025

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

🪐 IDL Photo Contest – A Bright Finale As the curtain closes on our IDL Photo Contest, we want to take a moment to reflect and say thank you. 👏🏻 A huge thanks to everyone who participated, and once again, congratulations to our winners — your work stood out in a field full of talent and creativity.

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

🪐 IDL Photo Contest 🥇 1st Place – Adrine Torosyan This photo captures a stunning close-up of a CD surface reflecting a vivid rainbow. 💿🌈 The interplay of light and technology beautifully symbolizes the fusion of science and art. 🔬 #lightday2025 @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @spie.org

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🪐 IDL Photo Contest – Celebrating Light in All Its Wonder 🥈 2nd Place – Nare Hovsepyan A thoughtful composition of Mount Ararat reflected in a car mirror — capturing both journey and memory, past and future, all in one powerful shot. @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @spie.org #lightday2025

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🪐 IDL Photo Contest – Celebrating Light in All Its Wonder 🥉 3rd Place – Ruzanna Kosemyan A sacred beam of light illuminating ancient frescoes in an Armenian Monastery (Akhtala) — a moment of peace, mystery, and reverence caught through the lens.✨ @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @spie.org

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

🎙️ Assoc. Prof. Dr. David Hayrapetyan followed with: “Taming Light with Tiny Crystals: The Magic of Quantum Materials” 🧬 He explored how quantum materials can control light itself — opening new doors in tech and physics.

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

💡 IDL with Qwave: From Photons to the Stars | Session 3 🔭 A standout: Prof. Ebrahim Karimi’s keynote, “Beyond Vision: The Hidden Powers of the Human Eye” 👁️ With energy and insight, he showed how the eye sees more than we realize—linking light, biology, and quantum physics in surprising ways.

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

A surreal capture of sunlight scattering through clouds, revealing the stunning dance of light and atmosphere. Mohamed receives a “Most Unique Photo” certificate for this striking and scientifically rich image. @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social @unesco.org

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

📸 Special Mention – Most Unique Photo Mohamed Aboushelib, National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, Cairo, Egypt

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

🪐 IDL Photo Contest – Celebrating Light in All Its Wonder We’re excited to share the winning entries of our Photo Contest, where light became the language of beauty, science, and storytelling. Each photo revealed a unique perspective on how light shapes the world around us — and beyond.

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🌟 IDL with QWave: From Photons to the Stars | Session 2 Session 2 of our event was all about hands-on discovery and shared moments. 🔬✨ We dived into interactive optical experiments, explored fascinating demonstrations, and enjoyed thought-provoking conversations over ☕️ coffee break and 🍕 lunch.

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🌟 IDL × QWave Session 1 (May 17): kicking off our photon‑to‑cosmos journey! 🚀 • Arman Avetisyan — Radiant Minds → Laser Beams • Gyulnara Khachatryan — Light Detectives: What Stars Are Made Of • Vahram Mekhitarian — Recursion: Love at First Sight @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @spie.org

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Gyulnara Khachatryan is the president of our EPS YM student chapter. Her talk, “Light Detectives: How We Know What Stars Are Made Of,” will reveal the secrets of stars by explaining how we can determine their chemical composition through light. 🌟 @idlofficial.bsky.social @spie.org

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Meet our last speakers: Arman Avetisyan and Gyulnara Khachatryan Arman Avetisyan is the president of our @optica.org student chapter. His talk, “From Radiant Minds to Laser Beams,” is an inspiring story of the Radiant Minds chapter’s journey and what our lives would be like without lasers. 🔴

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Thanks a lot, @optica.org ! Honored to be part of #LightDay2025 – the journey’s just beginning! 🌟

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Happy International Day of Light! ☀️✨ Tomorrow: Qwave — From Photons to the Stars! 🚀 Let’s explore the universe of light together! ⏳🌌 Crafted by us 🌈 @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social #IDL2025 #Qwave #lightday2025

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Happy International Day of Light! Today we celebrate the vital role that light plays in science, technology, culture, and education — and how it continues to illuminate our path toward discovery and innovation. @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @spie.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social #lightday2025

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Meet our next speaker: Vahram Mekhitarian — physicist, author of popular science books, and expert in theoretical physics. His talk “Recursion – acquaintance and love at first sight” dives deep into logic and abstraction.🧬

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Join us on May 17 at RAU to celebrate the International Day of Light 2025! Scan the QR codes to follow the journey and stay updated! ☀️ @idlofficial.bsky.social @optica.org @worldquantumday.bsky.social @spie.org #lightday2025

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Here’s our agenda for IDL with QWAVE: From Photons to the Stars! ⭐️ One incredible day packed with inspiring talks, optical experiments, and quantum-powered fun! From hands-on demos to deep science dives — you won’t want to miss it! ✨

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Radiant Minds @radiantminds.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Join us for a session on — Taming Light with Tiny Crystals: The Magic of Quantum Materials, and gain insights from one of the region’s leading voices in quantum science. @optica.org @spie.org @idlofficial.bsky.social @worldquantumday.bsky.social @unesco.org

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