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Photonics is a field within optics that looks at the study and manipulation of light. It encompasses the generation, detection, and manipulation of photons, and their applications in a wide range of areas, including telecommunications, medicine, and manufacturing. There are several subfields within photonics, such as optics, quantum optics, and laser physics.
Graduates of a degree in photonics will have a wide range of career options available to them. These include positions in research and development, engineering, telecommunications, manufacturing, and healthcare.
Your degree will be delivered through a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as practical laboratory based work. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:
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