Robert R. Shannon is professor emeritus of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences.[1] He was president of the Optical Society of America in 1985.[2]
Robert R. Shannon | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | University of Rochester (B.S., 1954) (M.S., 1957) |
| Awards | SPIE Gold Medal (1996) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Optics |
| Institutions | University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences |
Professor Shannon received his BS and MA from the University of Rochester in 1954 and 1957 respectively.[3]
His research is on the use of computers for testing and optical design, the metrication of large optical systems, the design of synthetic-aperture optical systems, the analysis and design of unobscured-aperture optical systems, optical fabrication and test methods and optical data storage technology.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Resume Robert R. Shannon". University of Arizona. Archived from the original on 2012-08-05.
- ^ "Past Presidents of the Optical Society of America". Optic Society of America.
- ^ "Resume Robert R. Shannon". University of Arizona. Archived from the original on 2012-08-05.
- ^ "Resume Robert R. Shannon". University of Arizona. Archived from the original on 2012-08-05.
External links
edit- Articles Published by early OSA Presidents Journal of the Optical Society of America
  | This biographical article about a United States activist is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |