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....

Central Carolina offers an associate degree in applied science focusing on laser and photonics technology. This high-tech program includes instruction on understanding the application of electronic,...

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,...

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...

New courses developed and taught at Irvine Valley College are based on the industry-guided photonics curricula written by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC). Programs...

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-...

A nonprofit institute for research and development in biomedical optics, medical technology and laser applications. Consulting, patent and literature searches, market studies, workshops for industry...

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...

Research organization involved in process development and applications of laser processing technology for government and private industry.

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

STCC's LEOT program is designed to provide students with a solid working knowledge in a broad range of photonics areas including laser systems, electronics, optics, electro-optics, and fiber optics....

The Institute of Photonics is a commercially-oriented research unit formed in 1995 as part of the University of Strathclyde. We work across a broad range of photonic source development including:...

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.

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