Robert R. Shannon
| Robert R. Shannon | |
|---|---|
| Fields | Physics |
| Institutions | University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences |
| Alma mater | University of Rochester (B.S., 1954) (M.S., 1957) |
| Notable awards | SPIE Gold Medal (1996) |
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]
See also
- Optical Society of America#Past Presidents of the OSA
References
- ↑ "Resume Robert R. Shannon". University of Arizona.
- ↑ "Past Presidents of the Optical Society of America". Optic Society of America.
- ↑ "Resume Robert R. Shannon". University of Arizona.
- ↑ "Resume Robert R. Shannon". University of Arizona.
External links
- Articles Published by early OSA Presidents Journal of the Optical Society of America