👉 Optical engineering involves the design, development, and application of systems that manipulate light to achieve specific functionalities. This field encompasses the creation of lenses, mirrors, prisms, and other optical components that control light's path, intensity, and polarization. Engineers use principles from physics and mathematics to optimize these components for applications ranging from cameras and telescopes to fiber optics and laser systems. They also focus on minimizing aberrations, maximizing efficiency, and ensuring precise alignment to enhance image quality or light transmission. Advanced techniques like adaptive optics, diffractive optics, and metamaterials are employed to push the boundaries of optical performance, enabling innovations in imaging, communication, and sensing technologies.
