Doctoral Programme in Laser, Photonics and Vision

• PhD

  Degree

• Spanish

  Language of instructions

• 3.5 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• Spain, Santiago de Compostela

  Location

This science includes from the development of devices that are part of everyday life to innovative research that reach as far as the frontiers of scientific knowledge. The evolution of science and technology of Laser optics, Photonics and Vision was constant throughout history accompanying the development of many other disciplines that contributed directly to progress and innovation. Currently, and in a natural way, optic is complemented by electronics, computers, micromechanics, etc, giving rise to a myriad of highly specialised applications (industrial optical metrology techniques, bio-optic instrumentation, environmental optical sensors, telecommunications, correction of visual defects, lighting, etc) and to consumer goods (digital cameras, projectors, optical media storage, all kinds of ophthalmic lenses, etc). In socio-political terms, the scientific and technical sector of optical science and technology is extremely important for the great challenges of the 21st century, and in fact, photonic technologies are considered strategic technologies (KETs) by the European Commission.