OSC Highlights

Kyle J. Myers elected to National Academy of Engineering

OSC alumna and adjunct professor Kyle J. Myers was named a member of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering.

Optics Raises $12.5 million for Scholarships

More than 270 donors collectively raised $2.5 million in response to a $10 million challenge, establishing 27 new endowed scholarships.

Research in Optics REU Program

Interested in studying light? Our summer RiO program may be just for you. Deadline for applications is March 1.

The International Year of Light

Light plays a vital role in our daily lives and is an imperative discipline of science. Find out what is being done globally to celebrate light in 2015.

Fall Pre-Commencement

Take a moment to peruse photos taken during the fall pre-commencement and celebration.

Staff Recognition Program

Reward your staff and co-workers for outstanding performance! For full details visit the staff recognition page.

Holiday Luncheon a Success

Another fantastic year was celebrated with a festive holiday luncheon and gift exchange.

Light Moments: Simple, Yet Profound

How 'lenslets' were first made is a great story of ingenuity and scrappiness.

Wilma Visits for Welcome Back Reception

Wilma Wildcat made a surprise visit to OSC's welcome back reception. View the photo gallery to see the fun.

The Latest in OSC Research

Take a moment to view our updated Research pages and find out the latest on OSC's specialties.

Welcome, Optikos

OSC would like to welcome Optikos to our Industrial Affiliates program.

Light Moments: Early Adventures

In honor of the 50th anniversary, we've prepared a series of short, light-hearted pieces about OSC's earliest years.

Colloquium Lecture Series

During the semester, we invite the field's brightest minds to speak. Take a look at our current lectures or peruse the video archives.

Make a Kaleidoscope!

Follow OSC's detailed instructions to make your own kaleidoscope out of PVC pipe.

Lasers Could Divert Lightning Strikes

A new technology capable of sending laser beams through the atmosphere could be used to guide lightning away from buildings.

Robert R. Shannon

Faculty Affiliation: Professor Emeritus

Professor Emeritus of Optical Sciences

Former Director of the Optical Sciences Center

Email Address:

rshannon@u.arizona.edu

Education:

M.A., University of Rochester, 1957
B.S., University of Rochester, 1954

Admin(s)

Cindy Gardner

Patents


4,673,290	Diagnostic apparatus and method for use in the alignment of one or more laser means onto a fiber optics interface
4,497,540	Optical system

Books Authored

The Art and Science of Optical Design

Robert R. Shannon

Books Edited

Applied Optics and Optical Engineering Vol. VII

Robert R. Shannon and James C. Wyant
Applied Optics and Optical Engineering Vol. VIII

Robert R. Shannon and James C. Wyant
Applied Optics and Optical Engineering Vol. IX

Robert R. Shannon and James C. Wyant
Applied Optics and Optical Engineering Vol. X

Robert R. Shannon and James C. Wyant
Applied Optics and Optical Engineering Vol. XI

Robert R. Shannon and James C. Wyant