激光 and Photonics Technology

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激光 and 光子s technology is a high tech program focusing its instruction on understanding the application of electronic, 光纤, 光子, and laser principles. An emphasis on hands-on learning prepares students for real-world projects and practical applications.

According to department faculty, this focus on application of knowledge rather than theory leads to a better understanding of the work environment and the utilization of new technologies in a variety of industrial, medical and business settings.

While four-year university instruction focuses a majority of time on theory, the LPT program at 推荐正规买球平台 instructs students on theory, but uses the majority of its instruction time in a variety of lab environments where theory is put into action.

Successful students tend to enjoy problem solving. They like working with their hands, learning how things work, and have an interest in math and science.

激光s and 光子 technologies are utilized in a variety of fields.

Graduates find jobs in fields that vary from medicine to manufacturing. While jobs are available locally, graduates with a willingness to relocate will find many opportunities across America.

Most graduates earn starting salaries in the range of $45,000 to $60,000 annually. Some, depending upon previous experience and credentials, are earning as much as $75,000 a year. Graduates are employed as laser technicians, R&D技术人员, manufacturing 测试 technicians, 光纤, 现场服务, and electronics technicians.

Many jobs are now available in the medical field where graduates utilize their skills in bio光子 medical applications. Bio光子s is an emerging field where lasers and light are used in medical 程序 and treatments. LPT graduates are employed to install, maintain, and repair bio光子 medical equipment.

这个项目, offered at the Harnett Main Campus in Lillington, NC, is designed to be completed in two years. Instructional facilities include two state-of-the-art electronics labs along with four high-powered laser labs, 加上高科技, Internet-ready classrooms.

学生学什么

Students successfully completing the 激光 and Photonics Technology Program will be able to:

• Use appropriate equipment and tools common to electronic repair, including hand tools, 米, 发电机, 和示波器.
• 分析, 配置, 测试, 测量, 进行故障排除, and assist in the design of analog, 数字, and microcontroller circuits 和系统.
• Identify different types of light sources of spontaneous and stimulated emission and describe their different properties.
• Describe requirements for laser safety, specifically major dangers, the different laser class levels, protection requirements of the different class levels, and be able to calculate, 并指定, safety para米 for laser systems, such as nominal hazard zone (NHZ), maximum permissible exposure (MPE) and minimum optical density (OD) required for a specific laser power and recommended MPE.
• Construct, analyze, 测试, 测量, 进行故障排除, and assist in the design of optical systems.
• Describe or explain the concept, 结构, and operation of gas lasers, semiconductor lasers, and solid state lasers, and be able to safely operate, 测试, 测量, 并使, 在适当的地方, these lasers using optical 测试 equipment and 程序.
• Properly clean and install optical components using proper optical component handling, 清洁, and installation methods.
• Use computer based tools to effectively complete technical tasks.
• Effectively communicate technical ideas, 程序, and results with others in written, 口服, and graphical formats.
• Recognize the need to maintain currency in modern 光子s and electronics applications, 新产品, 和系统.

请注意:
Curriculum guides are for students enrolled during the current academic year. Students enrolled in a previous academic year should visit the Program Evaluation link in 自助服务 to find the required list of courses for graduation. For assistance, consult your 顾问.