The OPHO course is dedicated to Optics and Photonics (
https://master-physique.univ-lyon1.fr/opho/). This course provides a training of excellence by opening perspectives in both the fields of academic and industrial research.
Photonics refers to the sciences and techniques that emit, detect, collect, transmit, modulate, or modify light. In recent years, it has allowed the emergence of new industrial applications in the fields of lighting, fiber optic telecommunications or laser machining. Photonics has been selected by the European Union as one of the six key technologies of the 21st century ("Key Enabling Technology KET"). Moreover, Optics and Photonics are at the origin of recent discoveries and developments, from Large Scale Physics through Large Instruments such as VIRGO to the Physics of Molecules and Atoms with laser sources with ultra-short pulses such as attosecond pulses. The resulting applications can be found in all fields, from fundamental physics to time measurement, from nanophotonics to quantum photonics, from energy conversion to the observation of life. The strong link that this discipline maintains with Materials Sciences is also a source of synergies and constant progress, particularly in the context of applications, from components for telecommunications to analytical instruments.
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The course is intended to provide the knowledge and skills to go on to prepare a PhD in academia, or to enter the workforce at Masters’ level. The OPHO program also offers transversal subjects, including concepts in project management, and international relations.
