Links

For More about Lasers and their Applications:

The Tech Provides an introduction to lasers and laser applications

Laser History brief history of Lasers and how they evolved

Laserium gallery of images produced by laser light show systems

How a Laser Works from howstuffworks.com

Sam's Laser FAQ practical Guide to Lasers for Experimenters and Hobbyists

Photonic Organizations and Publications:

Photonics Spectra site for a leading industry publication provides up to date information on the photonic industry from new technologies and products to career opportunities

Laser Focus World provides up to date information on the photonic industry from new technologies and products to career opportunities

CORD contains some of the actual textbooks used in the photonics program

Laser Institute of America membership society involved in laser applications and laser safety

Optical Society of America membership society involved in all aspects of Photonics

The International Society for Optical Engineering

Laser and Electro-Optics Manufacturers' Association resource for North American manufacturers

Fiber Optic Association non-profit professional society for the fiber optic industry which includes information, links, and career opportunities in fiber optic industry.

Electronics Technicians Association, International professional society for technicians in the electronic and fiber optic industry which includes information, links and career opportunities in fiber optic industry.

Optics Education International Directory of Degree Programs in Optics

Some Local Companies where graduates Work:

Comcast  telephone, internet, and video services company 

Edmunds Optics Optic components manufacturer

Light-Age industrial, medical, and scientific laser manufacturer

Faro Technologies manufactures laser tracking equipment

LockHeed Martin Co  National Defense contractor 

Precision Laser Specialists Medical Laser repair service.

Thor Labs Optic components manufacturer

Tiger Optics designs, develops, markets, and services electro-optic analyzers and components worldwide

Mackin Medical medical laser rental service and sales