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optical engineering

Subdiscipline of engineering that deals with the development of optical instruments and applications, such as telescopes, microscopes, lenses, lasers, fibre optic communication, and imaging systems.

Alternative Names

optical instrumentationengineering of optical instrumentsfield of optical engineeringapplications of opticsdiscipline of optical engineeringscience of optical engineering

Essential for these occupations

optical engineering is listed as an essential skill for 8 occupation(s).

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optical engineering is a useful but optional skill for 9 occupation(s).

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Quick Facts

TypeKnowledge
ClassificationESCO
DigitalNo
GreenNo
Essential for8 occupations
Optional for9 occupations
Total occupations17
Alt names6

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