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Optics, Optical Sciences
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.
Popular Public Colleges & Universities Offering This Program
- 1011 South Dr 201 Sutton Hall
Indiana, PA 15705
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Distant Town
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
- Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- 107 Whitehurst
Stillwater, OK 74078
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Distant Town
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- 7400 Bay Rd
University Center, MI 48710
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
- Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- 1401 E University
Tucson, AZ 85721
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 108
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Address Not Available
Albuquerque, NM 87131
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 9
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- 9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Chestnut Ave.
Denton, TX 76203
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Midsized City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- 4200 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 3
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- French Administration Building
Pullman, WA 99164
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Distant Town
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
Popular Private Colleges & Universities Offering This Program
- 1621 N. 13th St.
Reading, PA 19612
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
- Campus Location: Small City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
- Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- 300 College Pk
Dayton, OH 45469
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 10
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Campus Location: Midsized City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
- Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Address Not Available
Rochester, NY 14627
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 34
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Midsized City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008