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Optical Engineering

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What is Optical Engineering?

Optical engineering is a branch of engineering that focuses on the design, development, and testing of optical instruments and systems. It involves the application of physics and engineering principles to create devices that manipulate light, such as lenses, mirrors, lasers, and fiber optics. Common applications include imaging systems (cameras, telescopes, microscopes), optical sensors, laser technology (medical, industrial), displays, and optical communication systems.

What other technologies are related to Optical Engineering?

Optical Engineering Complementary Technologies

Optical engineering techniques are widely applied in aerospace for imaging, sensing, and communication.
mentioned alongside Optical Engineering in 83% (74) of relevant job posts
Lasers are a fundamental tool and application area within optical engineering.
mentioned alongside Optical Engineering in 83% (57) of relevant job posts
Photonics is a closely related field that deals with the generation, control, and detection of photons, essential to optical engineering.
mentioned alongside Optical Engineering in 6% (91) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention Optical Engineering?

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Orgs mentioning Optical Engineering

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