Extreme Ultraviolet and Optica - Colorado State

The Extreme Ultraviolet and Optical Science and Technology Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies program at Colorado State University provides advanced knowledge and skills in generating and applying coherent extreme ultraviolet or soft x-ray light. The interdisciplinary program draws from engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, and other sciences to advance research in nanotechnology, materials science, and other fields. The program requires a total of fifteen credits, including core and elective courses tailored to the candidate's interests. This graduate program is coordinated by a Faculty Advisory Board and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and has been available since Fall 2008.

Program Outline

Extreme Ultraviolet and Optical Science and Technology Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program: Detailed Extraction

Degree Overview:

The Extreme Ultraviolet and Optical Science and Technology Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies program is designed for individuals seeking knowledge and experience in the generation and applications of coherent extreme ultraviolet or soft x-ray light. This program focuses on the potential of this type of light in various fields, including nanotechnology, nanoelectronics, photochemistry, material science, and biology.

Objectives:

The program aims to provide scientists and engineers with the fundamental knowledge required to generate and utilize this portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. It emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the field, encompassing lasers, optics, plasma, material, chemical, biological sciences, and engineering.

Program Description:

Interdisciplinary: The program is inherently interdisciplinary, drawing from various scientific and engineering disciplines.
Eligibility: Open to graduate students and professionals holding a B.S.
Credit Requirements: Requires a total of fifteen credits, including six core credits and nine elective credits.
Core Courses: Two fundamental courses accessible to graduate students with a background in hard sciences and engineering.
Elective Courses: Tailored to the candidate's interests, with a requirement to include a course from a discipline outside the student's major.

Other:

Program Coordination: Coordinated by a Faculty Advisory Board and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering.
Program Availability: Effective Fall 2008.
Prerequisite Courses: Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.