The Future Is Bright With Optics

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Whether it's telecommunications, medical imaging or cancer research, the vital technologies of today are reliant on the science of light: optics and photonics; and yet there's a serious shortage of experts with the appropriate skills to work in these areas. Consequently, there is a push to find passionate students of STEM, and to encourage them to take up careers in optics and photonics. But doing so is not just about filling a void. Optics technicians can make a real difference. They are at the forefront of innovation and design in many areas such as medicine, national security, manufacturing and renewable energy.