Practical photonics skills
Course Summary
Scotland has a booming photonics industry featuring key players such as Thales, Leonardo, Coherent, and Technology Scotland, and is estimated to be worth around £1.2billion to the economy. With clusters of innovative, internationally recognised photonics companies across the country, producing highly skilled engineers and scientists is critical.
In collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, NMIS has created a five-day course offering an introduction to the practical skills needed to work in a technical role in the photonics industry. Delegates will gain a top-level appreciation of key photonics components, protocols, and practical skills.
To discuss further details about the course or reserve a place, please contact physics-cpd@strath.ac.uk
The course is a mix of taught and hands-on practical activities, and will include:
- Laser safety considerations, including appropriate use of PPE for laser use.
- Fundamentals of optics and appreciation of common optical components based on their reflective, refractive, or diffractive properties.
- Practical laboratory activities to build fundamental practical skills essential to the photonics industry:
- Optics handling and laser alignment techniques
- Activities to develop confidence using lenses, filters, interferometers, optical fibres
- Electronics and optomechanical design and assembly
Delegates will gain a top-level appreciation of key photonics components, protocols, and practical skills.
Any individual new to manufacturing, wishing to enter the industry, or individuals already familiar with the manufacturing industry wishing to upskill in photonics, lasers, optics, or electronics.
Participants are expected to have Nat5/Higher Maths or Physics (or equivalent qualifications or experience).
This course has been developed by the University of Strathclyde’s Physics Department, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, and in collaboration with Thales, Coherent, Leonardo, and Technology Scotland.
Cost: TBC
Dates & Venues
| Date | Monday 9 - Friday 13 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Location | University of Strathclyde |
| Duration | 10.00 - 16.00 |
| Cost | TBC |
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