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Mission: To actively promote and contribute to the exchange, collection and dissemination of knowledge in optics, photonics and imaging to the local, national and international communities. The chapter helps in organizing various academic and research activities in the Charlotte-metro area in the field of optics & photonics along with some extra-curricular activities. We invite you to join us in raising the awareness and expanding the frontiers of Optical Science & Engineering in the Carolinas. (click on the links to the left to find out more about us)* |
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SPIE is an international society advancing an interdisciplinary approach to the science and application of Light. It is an international membership society, attracting scientists and engineers world-wide and supports them from offices in North America and Europe. more... In support of students, the Society contributes more than $1M annually in scholarships, grants, and financial support. With 98 Student Chapters world-wide, SPIE is expanding opportunities for students to develop professional skills and utilize career opportunities supporting the next generation of scientists and engineers. Join |
Introduction to Optics |
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Optics is the science
of light ─
what light is made of and how it behaves. Applications of light are all
around us: from remote controls, DVD players, cell phones…..even the
Internet. learn more about optics and its role in the economy.
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Education / Careers in Optics |
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Optics is interrelated with
almost all the fields of Science and Engineering. Wide
variety of degrees are offered by various institutions
including short courses and research oriented graduate
study. Find out an optics cluster around you.
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Services offered by UNC Charlotte |
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The Center for Optoelectronics and
Optical Communications at UNCC offers a wide variety of services
to companies in the USA. Learn more about the Center and its
associates.
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UNCC SPIE students with Dr. Bill Phillips (1997 Physics Nobel Prize winner) |
2007-08 SPIE Student Chapter Officers with the three awards won |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223
| Last Updated: April 30 2008 |
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