Career Guide for Photonics Studies

Photonics is a discipline of Physics that deals with the study about photons, the primary particle of light. Photonics, in recent years have become fundamental technology in computing, security, telecommunication and many other applications. This technology is used in biotechnology, microbiology, medicinal sciences, surgery and life sciences. It can also be used in low signal loss optical fibres for long haul under-sea and terrestrial communications, industrial and military applications. Due to the advent of sophisticated equipments and new techniques the field is getting bigger, magnetizing more students to pursue this field.

Courses & Eligibility:

Some the courses include Modern optics, Laser technology systems and applications, Optoelectronic and optical communications, Microprocessor and micro controller, Fiber optics communication and sensor, Digital signal processing, Photonic Materials and devices.

The eligibility criterion for taking up a graduation course in Photonics is 10+2 in the science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Maths) with a minimum mark of 50%. A candidate having completed a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Mathematics, Applied Physics or Electronics can pursue M.Sc in Photonics or Optoelectronic. One also can opt for M.Tech, M.Phil, and PhD courses in the field of Photonics and the eligibility is a Master’s degree in Physics or Photonics.

Career prospects:

Graduates can work as engineers, technicians or technologists, research officers in government and industry laboratories and as professional officers in universities and Government offices. The applications of Photonics include the areas of energy generation and detection to communication and information processing, semiconductor technology, fiber and integrated optics, optoelectronic and software. The major companies who recruit the Photonics professionals are Eagle Photonics (Bangalore&Chennai), Kwality Photonics Pvt. Ltd, SphereOptics, J2 Optronics, Sahajanand Technologies Pvt.Ltd, Optiwave Photonics Limited (Hyderabad), John .F.Welch Technology Centre (Bangalore), Advanced Photonics, Sterlite optical technologies Ltd etc.

Remunerations:

In comparison to the other fields of science, Photonics graduates earn a very good pay package of at least Rs. 20000 per month. Professionals working in government sectors in addition to the king-sized salary, get accommodations and other necessary facilities. Candidates working in foreign countries, mainly in research and development organizations enjoy high salary packages and fantastic facilities.