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Careers In Photonics Introduction Eligibility Job Prospects
Introduction
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Photonics is the science of light (photon) generation, detection, and manipulation through emission , transmission, modulation, signal processing, switching, amplification, and detection/ sensing. Though covering all light's technical applications over the whole spectrum, most photonic applications are in the range of visible and near-infrared light.
Eligibility
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The eligibility criterion for taking up a graduation course in Photonics is 10+2 in the science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Maths) with a minimum mark of 50%. A candidate having completed a Bachelor's degree in Physics and Mathematics, Applied Physics or Electronics can pursue M.Sc in Photonics or Optoelectronic. One also can opt for M.Tech, M.Phil, and PhD courses in the field of Photonics and the eligibility is a Master's degree in Physics or Photonics.
Job Prospects
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Graduates can work as engineers, technicians or technologists, research officers in government and industry laboratories and as professional officers in universities and Government offices. The applications of Photonics include the areas of energy generation and detection to communication and information processing, semiconductor technology, fiber and integrated optics, optoelectronic and software. The major companies who recruit the Photonics professionals are Eagle Photonics (Bangalore&Chennai), Kwality Photonics Pvt. Ltd, SphereOptics, J2 Optronics, Sahajanand Technologies Pvt.Ltd, Optiwave Photonics Limited (Hyderabad), John .F.Welch Technology Centre (Bangalore), Advanced Photonics, Sterlite optical technologies Ltd etc.