Stillwater,
OK,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Optics and Photonics in Stillwater United States | Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
|
Stillwater United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,890
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Dr. Donna Bandy (Noble Research Fellow) and her research team explore whispering gallery modes (WGMs) through advanced computational models to forecast characteristics like mode activation and fiber coupling efficiency. Dr. Mario Borunda's work spans quantum information science and computing, with a focus on Bose-Einstein condensates and ultracold Fermi gases, particularly examining spin dynamics and spin-orbit coupling effects. Dr. Yingmei Liu heads an experimental atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics team within OSU's Photonics initiative, specializing in spin-squeezing phenomena in sodium Bose-Einstein Condensates at near-zero temperatures for quantum information applications. Dr. Al Rosenberger investigates the fundamental behavior and practical uses of whispering gallery modes in microscopic dielectric resonators, including sub-millimeter silica spheres where external environmental interactions occur through evanescent fields, with potential applications ranging from quantum-dot lasers to chemical detection. Dr. Gil Summy's research employs Rubidium-87 Bose-Einstein Condensates to study quantum chaos and atom confinement, achieving a landmark in 2004 by creating an optically trapped condensate – among the world's first – while maintaining collaborative ties with Nobel Laureate Dr. William Phillips' NIST team. Dr. Emrah Turgut's experimental condensed matter research centers on innovative magnetic materials and their charge, spin, and lattice vibration dynamics, combining materials synthesis, device fabrication, and cutting-edge spectroscopic techniques to develop energy-efficient computing and data storage solutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
As an overview these are the main documents that will be required to submit to the Graduate College
Transcripts Original transcript from each college or university attended all transcripts submitted to the Graduate College must be official with the colleges or registrars original seal and should show any degrees completed
Resume Vitae Submit a Resume or Curriculum Vitae of your academic and professional backgrounds and experiences 1-2 pages
Statement of Purpose Submit a statement in your own words of your background academic preparation reasons for pursuing a degree in Physics or Photonics and career aspirations 1-2 pages
Recommendations Names and contact information of three 3 persons familiar with the applicants academic preparation to pursue a degree in Physics or Photonics andor jobrelated skills in these fields
English Proficiency for International Students All persons for whom English is a second language are required to present proof of English competency
An official TOEFL score of at least 90 internet based test is required to be submitted The TOEFL institution code for OSU is 6546
Alternatively an official IELTS academic stream overall band score of at least 7.0 may be submitted
Another alternative is an official PTE score of at least 61
The examination must have been taken within the last two years Outstanding applicants with official TOEFL scores of 79-90 IELTS scores of 6.5-7.0 or PTE scores of 53-60 will also be considered for admission into the graduate programs
Although the Graduate College does not require proof of English proficiency for an applicant who has or will have completed a baccalaureate or graduate degree from a college or university where English is the primary teaching language and which is located in a country where English is a primary language the applicant may still need to submit a TOEFL IELTS or PTE score to the Physics Department for employment as a Teaching Assistant
Please check the complete requirement description on the Graduate College English Proficiency page
GRE It is strongly recommended that applicants submit both general and subject test Physics GRE scores These scores will help us to determine the distribution of assistantships with tuition waivers We will review applications with self-reported scores but applicants should be aware that official scores may be requested before admission is formally offered
The recommended cumulative grade point average GPA for MS or PhD students is a minimum of 3.0 or higher.
Transcripts Original transcript from each college or university attended all transcripts submitted to the Graduate College must be official with the colleges or registrars original seal and should show any degrees completed
Resume Vitae Submit a Resume or Curriculum Vitae of your academic and professional backgrounds and experiences 1-2 pages
Statement of Purpose Submit a statement in your own words of your background academic preparation reasons for pursuing a degree in Physics or Photonics and career aspirations 1-2 pages
Recommendations Names and contact information of three 3 persons familiar with the applicants academic preparation to pursue a degree in Physics or Photonics andor jobrelated skills in these fields
English Proficiency for International Students All persons for whom English is a second language are required to present proof of English competency
An official TOEFL score of at least 90 internet based test is required to be submitted The TOEFL institution code for OSU is 6546
Alternatively an official IELTS academic stream overall band score of at least 7.0 may be submitted
Another alternative is an official PTE score of at least 61
The examination must have been taken within the last two years Outstanding applicants with official TOEFL scores of 79-90 IELTS scores of 6.5-7.0 or PTE scores of 53-60 will also be considered for admission into the graduate programs
Although the Graduate College does not require proof of English proficiency for an applicant who has or will have completed a baccalaureate or graduate degree from a college or university where English is the primary teaching language and which is located in a country where English is a primary language the applicant may still need to submit a TOEFL IELTS or PTE score to the Physics Department for employment as a Teaching Assistant
Please check the complete requirement description on the Graduate College English Proficiency page
GRE It is strongly recommended that applicants submit both general and subject test Physics GRE scores These scores will help us to determine the distribution of assistantships with tuition waivers We will review applications with self-reported scores but applicants should be aware that official scores may be requested before admission is formally offered
The recommended cumulative grade point average GPA for MS or PhD students is a minimum of 3.0 or higher.
Tuition
USD
17,890