Photonics : Institutes

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Some of the institutes offering courses in Photonics and related fields are :

Institutes in India:

The International School of Photonics, CUSAT is offering different courses in Photonics including three semesters MTech course, MPhil course and also PhD program. They are also offering 5 year integrated MSc in Photonics.

1.The International School of Photonics, CUSAT
2.Indian Institute of Technology Madras
3.Manipal Institute of Technology
4.Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
5.Periyar EVR College (Affiliated to Bharthidasan University)
6.Rajarshi Shahu Mahavidyalaya, Department of Photonics , Latur, Maharashtra

Institutes abroad:

1.The Department of Physics, Australian National University
2.Department of Physics, University of Strathclyde

Institute Name	:	The International School of Photonics, CUSAT
Address	:	Cochin University of Science & Technology, Cochin-22, Kerala
Phone	:	+91-484-2575396, 2577550 91-484-2575848
Fax	:	+91-484-2577595, +91-484-2576714
E-mail	:	Contact1, Contact2
Website	:	www.photonics.cusat.edu, www.cusat.ac.in
Courses	:	M.Sc (regular) - 5 year integrated M.Sc. in Photonics Eligibility: Pass in Plus Two examination of the State of Kerala with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto securing a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together. Duration: 10 semesters M. Tech in Optoelectronics and Laser Technology Eligibility: Candidates should have a Masters degree in Physics/Electronics or B Tech or equivalent degree/AMIE/AMIETE in Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics Engineering/Electrical Engineering from any recognized University or Institution. The candidates should have a valid GATE score in Physics, electronics and in electrical engineering. Duration: 24 months that consists of 4 semesters. M. Phil. in Photonics Eligibility: Students having a masters degree with 55 % marks or equitant CGPA in Physics or Electronic Science from Cochin University of Science and Technology or any other qualification from other universities, recognised as equivalent by the Cochin University of Science and Technology can apply for the M. Phil. programme Duration: Two-semester course with the duration of one year. PhD Programme Eligibility: Candidates should have a masters degree (M. Sc or M. Tech usually above 50%) in Physics, Electronics, Optoelectronics, Communication, Electrical or related fields from Cochin University of Science and Technology or any other qualification from other universities. Candidates having NET score can join at any time of the year. Duration: 3-5 years

Institute Name	:	Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Address	:	Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai-600036
Phone	:	+91 44 2257 4851
Fax	:	+91 44 2257 4852
E-mail	:	Contact
Website	:	www.physics.iitm.ac.in
Courses	:	Research programme on photonics and theoretical physics

Institute Name	:	Manipal Academy Of Higher Education - MAHE
Address	:	A Deemed University Under UGC Act ,Manipal - 576 104 Karnataka
Phone	:	0820-2571978
Fax	:	0820-2571982
E-mail	:	Contact
Website	:	www.admissions.manipal.edu
Courses	:	M.Tech. in Illumination Technology Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech. in relevant branch

Institute Name	:	Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Address	:	Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi- 110 016
Phone	:	+91 (11) 2659 1361
Fax	:	0820-2571982
E-mail	:	Contact
Website	:	www.web.iitd.ac.in/~optoelectronics/index.htm
Courses	:	M.Tech./ research programme in Opto-Electronics and Optical-Communication is jointly offered by Electrical Engineering and Physics Departments. Eligibility : B. Tech or equivalent or M.Sc. (or equivalent) Degree Holders who have qualified GATE (for full time) with a valid score of 75% for General Category Candidates and 50% for SC/ST/PH candidates. 70% weightage will be given for GATE score and 30% for performance in test / interview Duration : The minimum duration is 4 semesters (24 months) for full time and 6 semesters (36 months) for part-time Notification : Applications for admission to these programmes are invited through an advertisement in the Employment News/leading newspapers in March every year.

Institute Name	:	Periyar EVR College (Affiliated to Bharthidasan University)
Address	:	Khaja Malai Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) - 23, Tamil Nadu
Phone	:	0431-2420079
Fax	:	0431-2423478
E-mail	:	Contact
Website	:	www.periyarevrcollege.com
Courses	:	M.Sc., Photonics (UGC innovative programme)

Institute Name	:	Rajarshi Shahu Mahavidyalaya, Department of Photonics , Latur
Address	:	Opp. Central Bus Stand, Chandra Nagar, Latur - 413512, Maharashtra
Phone	:	02382-245933
Fax	:	02382-253645
E-mail	:	Contact
Details	:	Recognised research centre by SRTM University Nanded, Well equipped Laboratories and lbrary. Broadband internet facility to students.
Courses	:	M.Sc. Photonics Eligibility : BSc Physics, Electronics, BE electronics Duration : 2 years full time Admission : Every year in the month of June/ July Four semester course containing follwing papers. 1. Modern optics 2. Laser technology. systems and applications 3. Optoelectronics and optical communications 4. Microprocessor and micro controllor 5. Fibre optics communication and sensor 6. Digital signal processing 7. Photonic Materials and devices

Institutes abroad:

Australia

Institute Name	:	The Department of Physics, Australian National University
Address	:	The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia
Phone	:	Local T: 6125 5111, Interstate T: 02 6125 5111, International T: +61 2 6125 5111
E-mail	:	Contact
Website	:	www.photonics.anu.edu
Courses	:	Bachelor of Photonics Eligibility: Duration: 3 years Bachelor of Engineering (Photonic system) Duration: 4 years

Apart from these, the ANU also offers Post Graduate Degrees in Photonics such as Graduate Diploma in Photonics, Master of Science (Course Work and Research), Master of Science (Research only) and also Doctor of Philosophy.

The University of New South Wales offers a master's of science and technology in photonics and Griffith University offers a bachelor's of photonics and nanoscience.

Institute Name	:	Department of Physics
Address	:	University of Strathclyde, John Anderson Building, 107 Rottenrow
Phone	:	0141 548 3366 Outside UK: +44 141 548 3366
Fax	:	0141 552 2891 Out side UK: +44 141 552 2891
E-mail	:	Contact
Website	:	www.phys.strath.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses
Courses	:	PhD Eligibility: The entry requirement for the PhD/MPhil degrees is the equivalent of a First or Upper Second Class BSc Honours or MSci degree or MSc degree in a relevant discipline. Course structure: Normally it is a full time study with the majority of the time spent in the Department, but part-time and external studentships are also possible. Duration: 2years.

University of Leeds, St Andrew's University, Scotland and University of Essex, are some other institutions that offer courses in Photonics.

USA
The Ohio State University; Washington State University; University of Rochester and Sonoma State University.