Universities and Research Centers

The University of Alabama in Huntsville offers multiple degree paths leading to the MS and Ph.D. in optics. The Ph.D. program in Optical Science and Engineering (OSE) was established at UAH in 1992....

Nonlinear optics, fiber optics, optical imaging through diffuse media optical scattering. Optics of biological tissue, terahertz imaging, free-electron laser, quasi-optics, microwave.

Offers more than 120 classes leading to BS, MS and PhD degrees. A distance learning component offers programs leading to the MS and Professional Graduate Certificate. Faculty conducts research in all...

The EMETL program prepares graduates to successfully begin careers and advance professionally in local and national industries that utilize lasers and electro-optics systems. Students work with laser...

This program offers an associate degree in applied science, as well as three certificate options, all to prepare students for positions as photonics technicians installing and troubleshooting lasers,...

A graduate college for optical science and engineering education, and research. CREOL, FPCE, and the Townes Laser Institute are research centers within the college. Mission is to provide the highest...

Photonics engineering (Science and technology of light). Engineering students specializing in Photonics are trained to have the skills to design, develop, and implement systems functioning primarily...

Research and teaching in laser development, laser material processing, laser measurement, photonics, optical measurements, and image processing.

The Laser Systems Technician AAS program prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and...

Nonprofit research and development institute specializing in the field of laser technology. Covers all areas of laser R&D, laser development, thin-film technology for optical components, nano-...

Areas of focus include training graduate students and providing industry support. Also performs leading-edge research in optical communications, imaging-metrology and optical instrumentation, lasers...

Indium phosphide-based laser, photodiode and modulator design and fabrication. Liquid crystal design. Microwave and THz photonics. Optical communications and systems research to 160 Gb/s.

Masdar Institute in Abu Dhabi is a research-driven graduate institution developed with the support and cooperation of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Masdar Institute has a two-year...

The Optics and Photonics laboratories conduct research in the general areas of photonics, quantum optoelectronics, and ultrafast optical science. Specific areas presently under investigation include...

Highlights of the Niagara College Photonics Engineering Technology program include: Niagara College has the largest photonics training labs in Canada College boasts dedicated photonic and...

Physics of atoms, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, plasma physics and plasma technologies, plasma diagnostics, lasers, nonlinear optics, image processing, optical and wireless telecommunications,...

The Photonics Option in Electronics Engineering Technology prepares students for careers as photonics technicians and/or electronics technicians with photonics experience. Photonics technicians...

Provides optics education program - BS and MS degrees in physics research. Also includes optical information processing, programmably diffractive optical elements, ultrafast lasers, and...

Teaches and provides research on technical optics, lasers and applications; nonlinear optics and spectroscopy; high-power lasers for material processing; thin-film optical coatings; glass fibers.

Areas of focus include optical fiber sensors, optoelectronic imaging, optical materials, and optical fiber lasers and amplifiers.

Research center with focus on optical information processing; holographic applications; optical displays; optical devices; and new laser configurations. Also atomic, ultrafast and nonlinear optics.