May 16 marks International Day of Light
Baku, May 16, AZERTAC
May 16 marks International Day of Light entitled “Light, science and society: Advancing innovation and impact”, according to UNESCO.
International Day of Light, proclaimed by UNESCO, highlights the fundamental role of light-based technologies in advancing science, innovation, and international cooperation. Among these technologies, advanced light sources play a critical role in enabling scientific discovery and technological progress across a wide range of fields, including health, agriculture, energy, environmental science, and materials research. Beyond their scientific applications, these infrastructures also contribute to capacity building, knowledge exchange, and international collaboration, while generating significant socio-economic impact.
The International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies 2015 (IYL 2015) was a United Nations observance that raised global awareness of the achievements of light science and its applications, and their importance to humankind. Under the leadership of UNESCO, more than 13,000 activities took place in 147 countries to reach an audience estimated at over 100 million.
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