Program Overview

Lasers and Optics Concentration

The Lasers and Optics Concentration is a program offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University. This concentration provides students with a foundation in electrical engineering and specialized training in lasers and photonics.

Bringing Light to Engineering

The program focuses on harnessing light and its energy to create high-tech solutions. Students will learn from faculty at the forefront of innovation and have access to cutting-edge tools, including the ALEPH laser, one of the world's most intense lasers developed at CSU.

Concentration Highlights

• You will learn: This concentration offers a foundation in electrical engineering with specialized training in lasers and photonics. Students will learn how lasers enable technologies of the future, from advanced medical devices to fiber optics for global communications.
• Real-world examples of lasers and optics: Potential applications range from emissions and environmental monitoring to improved cancer detection to dramatically efficient computing.
• Career opportunities: The future is bright for laser science – an industry that is thriving in the state. Many Colorado photonics technologies companies offer internships that lead to employment opportunities.

Coursework

The program includes a range of courses, such as:

• Lasers & Optical Engineering Curriculum Guide
• Lasers & Optical Engineering Check Sheet
• Lasers & Optical Engineering Tech Electives
• Lasers & Optical Engineering Science/Math/Engineering Electives
• Recommended Courses By Topic Area
• ECE Courses

Coursework Prior to Fall 2025

The program also includes coursework prior to Fall 2025, such as:

• Lasers & Optical Engineering Curriculum Guide
• Lasers & Optical Engineering Check Sheet
• Lasers & Optical Engineering Tech Electives
• Lasers & Optical Engineering Science/Math/Engineering Electives

Research Areas

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University is built on innovation, creativity, and impact. The program is part of LaserNetUS, a network of facilities operating high-power lasers. Students will have access to cutting-edge tools and research facilities, including the ALEPH laser.

Program Structure

The program is offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University. The department is part of the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering.

Conclusion

The Lasers and Optics Concentration is a unique program that provides students with a foundation in electrical engineering and specialized training in lasers and photonics. With access to cutting-edge tools and research facilities, students will be well-prepared for a career in laser science and photonics.