Practical Photonics Skills

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 nmis-skills@strath.ac.uk

This course has limited spaces available. Should you be unable to attend, please cancel your booking to allow us to re-allocate your place.

Failure to cancel and or attend may result in you being removed from any future courses.

Course Description

Structure of the training:

The following topics will be covered in this course:

• Laser safety considerations, including appropriate use of PPE for laser use.

 

• Taught sections delivered by experienced University of Strathclyde physics lecturers on the fundamentals of optics and common optical components based on reflective, refractive, or diffractive properties.

 

• Introduction to cleanroom environment and techniques

Industry insights from experts in the sector

• 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, and optical fibres

Electronics and optomechanical design and assembly