- Acquire a theoretical knowledge base in photonics related areas of physics (Optics, Electrodynamics, Physics of Semiconductors, Quantum Mechanics)
- Develop understanding of application of fundamental laws of physics in such engineering areas as telecommunications, optoelectronics, nano and microfabrication, growth techniques
- Learn fundamentals of computerized modeling of diverse optical and photonics systems and gain working experience with standard computational tools used in industry.
- Acquire essential laboratory skills in designing experiments, assembling standard optical tools for optical experimentation, carrying out measurements with customary optical instruments and analyzing acquired data
- Become familiar with economics and management of photonics related engineering projects
- Learn to communicate scientific and engineering ideas both orally and in written form
- Acquire experience working in industrial or research lab settings as a part of a team.
M.S. in Photonics learning outcomes
“ Through art and science in their broadest senses it is possible to make a permanent contribution towards the improvement and enrichment of human life and it is these pursuits that we students are engaged in. ”