Light People: Professor Thomas G. Brown
Editorial What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when it comes to the University of Rochester? It is the first optical education program in the USA, and one of the three most respected optical education and research centers programs in the country. Nobel Prize Laureates such as Gerard Mourou...
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Published in | Light, science & applications Vol. 11; no. 1; p. 303 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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London
Springer Nature B.V
18.10.2022
Nature Publishing Group UK Nature Publishing Group |
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Summary: | Editorial
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when it comes to the University of Rochester? It is the first optical education program in the USA, and one of the three most respected optical education and research centers programs in the country. Nobel Prize Laureates such as Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland have completed major works here. And today we’re going to introduce Prof. Thomas G. Brown, Director of the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics.
Prof. Brown has many scientific achievements to his name, including introducing the term “cylindrical vector beam” to describe unique and unconventional polarization states. He has ample experience in both scientific research and industry development, and now is an inspiring mentor to young students and researchers, and a respected chief editor of academic journals. Please follow the Light People to the Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester, learn about Thomas G. Brown’s vision for the future, and explore his colorful life path, which will bring you new inspirations. |
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ISSN: | 2047-7538 2095-5545 2047-7538 |
DOI: | 10.1038/s41377-022-00997-0 |