Optical Sciences

Programs under this Major:: Master of Science Program (MS); Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

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The Program in Optical Sciences offers programs leading to the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees with a major in Optical Sciences. Areas in which research is currently being conducted include optical systems design, interferometry and optical testing, optical fabrication, radiometry, remote sensing, optical detector systems, thin film deposition, image processing, scanning tunneling microscopy, nuclear, x-ray and MRI medical imaging, optical data storage, diffractive and binary optics, polymer optics and other novel optical materials, adaptive optics, nonlinear optics, optical trapping and cooling of atoms, semiconductor and solid state laser physics. Interdisciplinary projects in progress involve the departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Materials Science and Engineering, Ophthalmology, Physics, and Radiology, as well as Steward Observatory. Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or physics. Through its nearly 60 graduate-level classes in areas of optics ranging from optical physics to applied optics and optical engineering, the program provides students with a broad education in both fundamental and applied optics.

Master of Science: There is no core curriculum for the Master of Science degree, and students are allowed considerable freedom in planning their study programs. Students may elect either of two options:

Thesis option: A minimum of 32 units of graduate credit in optics or optics-related courses, including 8 units of OPTI 910 (thesis), at least 2 units of optics laboratory courses, and a final oral examination based primarily on the thesis.

Non-thesis option: A minimum of 35 units of graduate credit in optics or optics-related courses, including at least 2 units of optics laboratory courses, 3 units of OPTI 909 (Master's Report), and a final oral examination, based on the subject matter of the courses taken. Admitted Master Program students have the option of completing the degree on campus or by distance. Those completing by distance will register through the U of A Continuing Education. For some students the MS Degree can be completed entirely by distance with only one or two trips to campus. For more information contact Gail Varin gail@optics.arizona.edu

Doctor of Philosophy: A minimum of 18 units of dissertation and a default number of 54 units of coursework with grades B or higher is required. The number of required units of coursework may be reduced to 45, the minimum allowed by the Graduate College, by mutual agreement between the major Professor and student. Of the coursework required at least 2 units must be optics laboratory courses. A core curriculum has been developed to help doctoral students prepare for the comprehensive examination. Students may choose one of several core course sequences. There is no foreign language requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy major in optical sciences. At the discretion of the Associate Dean, doctoral students with majors in optical sciences, as well as those majoring in other disciplines, may elect a minor in optical sciences. Such students must complete, for the full minor, 12 units of optical sciences course work with a grade of B or higher. Only one Group I course may be applied toward the Optical Sciences minor coursework (refer to PhD Core Courses for groups). Transfer courses and independent studies do not count toward an optics minor. Optics minors are not required to complete a written comprehensive exam; however, one optical sciences faculty member is required on their oral comprehensive exam.

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Department: Optical Sciences

Phone:: (520) 621-4111
Fax:: (520) 626-1480

Mailing Address:: College of Optical Sciences, Academic Programs Room 403
1630 E University Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85721
Website:: http://www.optics.arizona.edu/

Majors:: Online (option of Optical Sciences), Optical Sciences, Optical Sciences, Photonic Communications Engr

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Thomas Koch, Dean
Carl F. Maes, Associate Dean
J. Roger P. Angel (Astronomy)
Neal Armstrong (Chemistry)
George H. Atkinson (Chemistry)
Harrison H. Barrett
Rudolph Binder
Nicolaas Bloembergen
James H. Burge
Russell Chipman
William J. Dallas (Radiology)
Eustace L. Dereniak
Michael Descour
Charles M. Falco
Mahmoud Fallahi
Hyatt M. Gibbs
Arthur F. Gmitro (Radiology)
John E. Greivenkamp
Poul S. Jessen
Galina Khitrova
Raymond K. Kostuk (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Masud Mansuripur
Sumitendra Mazumdar (Physics)
Pierre Meystre
Jerome V. Moloney
Thomas Milster
Nasser Peyghambarian
Mark A. Neifeld (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Robert Norwood
Dror Sarid
Jose M. Sasian
Robin N. Strickland (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Donald R. Uhlmann (Materials Science and Engineering)
William H. Wing (Physics)
Ewan M. Wright

Associate Professor

Brian P. Anderson
Michael R. Descour
Matthew A. Kupinski
Joseph Miller (Ophthalmology)
Stanley Pau
James Schwiegerling
Kelly Simmons Potter (Electrical & Computer Engineering)
J. Scott Tyo

Instructor

Michael J. Nofziger

Assistant Professor

Hong Hua
R. Jason Jones
Franco Keuppers
Russell S. Witte

Research Professor

H. Bradford Barber (Radiology)
Stuart Biggar
Hans Roehrig (Radiology)
Axel Schulzgen

Assistant Research Professor

Robert Stone

Emeritus

Peter H. Bartels
Roy Frieden
James C. Wyant
Jack D. Gaskill
H. Angus Macleod
Arvind Marathay
Richard C. Powell
Roland V. Shack
Richard Lee Shoemaker

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Master of Science Program (MS)

Application Information NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Application Website http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/for-prospective-students
Contact Information Application Questions Holly Brown (520) 626-0888 brownhb@optics.arizona.edu Advising Questions Holly Brown (520) 626-0888 brownhb@optics.arizona.edu	Financial Aid Limited funding is available to MS program students Applications for the MS on campus degree program are accepted for fall admissions consideration only. MS (online) distance applications are processed for both fall and spring semesters. Spring semester deadline is November 1st. Fall semester deadline continues to approximately June 15th. Earlier applications are recommended.
Application Requirements Minimum GPA 3.00 Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score 80 Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score 600 Minimum IELTS (overall band score) 7	Standardized Test Requirements Required Standardized Test(s) GRE
Other Application Requirements GRE general test normally required, subject test optional 3 letters of recommendation (applicants are encouraged to use the recommendation module included in the electronic application) Statement of Purpose Resume http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/for-prospective-students/admissions/graduate
Application Deadline(s) Domestic Applicants Fall March 1 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions International Applicants Fall January 1 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions	Program Codes GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona) 4832 GRE Subject Code(s) 4832

Program Requirements Satisfactory Academic Progress Website http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/DegreesMS.htm Core Courses There is no core curriculum for the MS degree program. Admitted students have flexibility in course selection toward fulfilling requirements. Students may select either the thesis or non thesis option for the MS Degree. Two labs are required. Other Requirements for Successful Completion of the Program MS Final Oral Exam

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Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Application Information NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Application Website http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/for-prospective-students
Contact Information Application Questions Holly Brown (520) 626-0888 brownhb@optics.arizona.edu Advising Questions Holly Brown (520) 626-0888 brownhb@optics.arizona.edu	Financial Aid A number of graduate fellowships, graduate research assistantships are available Application Deadline: January 1 for August Admissions Consideration
Application Requirements Minimum GPA 3.00 Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score 80 Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score 600 Minimum IELTS (overall band score) 7	Standardized Test Requirements Required Standardized Test(s) GRE
Other Application Requirements GRE general test required, subject test is optional 3 letters of recommendation Statement of Purpose Resume/Curriculum Vitae application requirements at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/for-prospective-students/admissions/graduate
Application Deadline(s) Domestic Applicants Fall January 1 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions International Applicants Fall January 1 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions	Program Codes GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona) 4832 GRE Subject Code(s) 4832 NRC Fields(s) Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, Materials Science and Engineering

Program Requirements Satisfactory Academic Progress Website http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/phd-optical-sciences/reference-manual Core Courses http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/phd-optical-sciences/requirements Other Requirements for Successful Completion of the Program PhD Written and Oral Comprehensive Exam Minor Requirements Most admitted PhD students major and minor in optics.

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