About This Major
A program that focuses on the scientific study of light energy, including its structure, properties and behavior under different conditions. Includes instruction in wave theory, wave mechanics, electromagnetic theory, physical optics, geometric optics, quantum theory of light, photon detecting, laser theory, wall and beam properties, chaotic light, non-linear optics, harmonic generation, optical systems theory, and applications to engineering problems.
Program Examples
- Electro
- Optics
- Atmospheric and Space Optics
Related CIP Codes
- 14.1003
- Laser and Optical Engineering
At a Glance
- CIP Code
- 40.0807
- CIP Family
- 40
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