About This Major
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of optical systems, lasers and related electronic devices. Includes instruction in wave theory and mechanics, electromagnetic applications, linear and non-linear optics, photon detecting, laser beam properties, directed energy, harmonic generation, optical systems, shielding and the design and implementation of related systems and equipment.
Program Examples
- Electro
- Optic Engineering
- Optical Engineering
Related CIP Codes
- 40.0807
- Optics/Optical Sciences
At a Glance
- CIP Code
- 14.1003
- CIP Family
- 14
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