Robert R. Shannon
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AlmamaterUniversity of Rochester (B.S., 1954) (M.S., 1957)
AwardsSPIE Gold Medal (1996)
FieldsOptics
InstitutionsUniversity of Arizona College of Optical Sciences
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 |
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]
