| Robert R. Shannon | |
|---|---|
| Fields | Physics |
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]
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]