Careers in Photonics


Science has so many layers that one might just wonder, what not can be covered by this discipline. Moreover, such variety creates more opportunities for those who are interested in the various areas. One such scientific study is that of Light. Yes! You read that right. There is a field of study of light and everything that light circumferences, it is called Photonics.

Recent advances in photonics for communications, imaging, health care and medicine, defence, optics and electronics have all contributed to spectacular new applications in every corner of our lives. And it is not going to stop. Photonics companies, which supply optical components, systems and software, are growing spectacularly. All these companies need graduates and experts to design, manufacture and test photonics components. Scientists, engineers and technicians with training in photonics and related technologies are in high demand. There is and will continue to be a big global demand for skilled people with photonics training.

It can be used to explore the space to know more about the ever mysterious universe and at the same time can be used in the field of medicine to assist in the process of curing diseases. Photonics is highly used when it comes to processing and transmitting of information. Optic fibres and lasers are considered as the best carriers of information because light can easily pass through the cables and lasers provide a broad bandwidth.

Job Profiles
Ø  Electro-Optics Engineer
Ø  Fibre Optics Engineer
Ø  Laser Engineer
Ø  Laser Systems Engineer
Ø  Optical Design Engineer
Ø  Optical Engineer
Ø  Optical Engineering Manager
Ø  Optical Fabricator
Ø  Optical Scientist
Ø  Optical Systems Engineer
Ø  Optoelectronics Engineer
Ø  Optomechanical Engineer
Ø  Photonics Engineer
Ø  Process Engineer
Ø  Metrology Manager

Eligibility
Ø  Those who have passed plus two in the science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Maths) with a minimum mark of 50% are eligible for graduation courses in Photonics and Optoelectronics.
Ø  For M. Tech.
ü  B.E. / B. Tech, M.Sc. (Physics, Electronics)
ü  The Candidate must have qualified GATE with Electronics and Communication/Electrical Engineering/Physics as the subject.
Courses
Diploma
Ø  Post Graduate Diploma in Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing

Bachelor
Ø  B.Sc. in Photonics
Ø  B.Tech.in Photonics

Masters
Ø  M. Tech. in Photonics
Ø  M. Tech in Optoelectronics and Laser Technology
Ø  M.Sc. in Photonics

Research
Ø  M. Phil. in Photonics
Ø  PhD in Photonics     

Admission Criteria
Ø  For diploma, graduation and Masters Course some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination for admission.
Ø  For M. Tech. you have to appear and qualify GATE.

Subject/Syllabus
Ø  Advanced Photonics
Ø  Biophotonics
Ø  Data communication & Computer Networks
Ø  Entrepreneurship Development
Ø  Laser & Optoelectonics Principles
Ø  Laser Physics
Ø  Light Matter Interaction
Ø  Mathematical Physics
Ø  Nonlinear Optics
Ø  Optical Communication and Devices
Ø  Optical Fibres and Components
Ø  Optical Instrumentation Principles
Ø  Optical Materials
Ø  Optical Measurement
Ø  Telecommunications Systems Principles and standard

Some Institutes/Colleges/Universities
Ø  International School of Photonics, Kerala
Ø  Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Cochin
Ø  Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi
Ø  Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
Ø  Periyar EVR College, Tiruchirappalli
Ø  Department of Photonics, Rajarshi Shahu Mahavidyalaya, Maharashtra
Ø  Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI), Pilani

Cost of the Course
The average course fee for these courses are ₹ 20,000 – ₹ 1,20,000 per annum.

Careers Prospects
With ever expanding use of Photonics in every walk of life, the area of scope for these professionals in various fields is widening at a fast rate. So we can foresee a wider scope for these professional both in terms of money as well as growth prospects. After completing the course a Photonics expert has various career opportunities. Photonics companies that supply optical components and systems need people who are Photonics graduates and experts to design, manufacture and test photonics components.

Leading international research topics have been based upon Ultrafast Photonics. It has become an interdisciplinary interest given the glorious developments of efficient lasers which produce optical pulses within the time domain of few micro seconds. Currently, the telecommunication system is completely based upon transmission of pulses of laser light along optical fibres. This has been a remarkable success and has created an optoelectronics industry. This industry provides efficient laser sources, high-speed modulators, optical amplifier, and detectors. Photonics is one of the fields where the demand of specialists is more than the number of applicants. So if you have a fascination for light put this prospect into consideration because it’s essence is going to stay for a while.

Employment Sector
Ø  Automobile Manufacturers
Ø  Communications Network
Ø  Construction
Ø  Consumer Electronics
Ø  Defence Department
Ø  Defence Sector
Ø  Electronic Companies
Ø  Entertainment Industry 
Ø  Laboratories
Ø  Medical Sciences
Ø  Medicine Industry
Ø  Meteorological Department
Ø  Optic Firms
Ø  Research and Development Organisations
Ø  Telecommunication Companies.
Ø  Universities

Income
A photonics researcher or scientist is usually offered a monthly salary ranging from ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 30,000.

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