The objective of this course is to prepare students for careers in optical science or engineering by providing a broadly-based overview of current technology and techniques in optics. Current offerings include Guided Wave Optics, and Solid-State Physics and Optical Materials. Undergraduate Research Projects. Reading or research course open by special permission to seniors in optics. Teams of juniors and seniors from all departments of SEAS, selected by interview, participate in a single-semester research or development project defined and sponsored by a local company.
Emphasis is on project planning and implementation, technical communications skills, and team work.
The following graduate courses are open to advanced undergraduates with permission of the instructor. Mathematical Methods for Optics. Quantum Mechanics for Optics. Radiation and Detectors. Optical Fabrication and Testing.