Title
Is optics a separate discipline?
Keywords
Academic discipline; Optical science and engineering; Optics education; Optoelectronics
Abstract
The question posed by the title is important for how optics is taught and how research is funded for optical sciences and engineering. We think that the simple, correct answer to this question is "yes." This paper addresses this issue and suggests strategies for raising the profile of optics education at all levels.
Publication Date
12-1-1997
Publication Title
Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume
3190
Number of Pages
141-149
Document Type
Article; Proceedings Paper
Personal Identifier
scopus
DOI Link
https://doi.org/10.1117/12.294373
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
0031289741 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0031289741
STARS Citation
Soileau, M. J. and Pearson, James E., "Is optics a separate discipline?" (1997). Scopus Export 1990s. 3136.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus1990/3136