Optics/Optical Sciences
STEM •
Physical Sciences
What is it about?
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.
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Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 18 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 6 students.
O's Insights on Optics/Optical Sciences
- Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
- 75% of graduates come from public universities.
