Careers in Physics Seminar Announcement

Bill Capinski

"From Phonons to Photons"

Date: Friday, May 13, 2005
416 Phy/Geo
Time:
11:10 pm - Noon

Abstract:

Bill Capinski works for Coherent Inc., one of the largest laser manufacturers in the world.  He will speak on how his Ph.D. studies of the investigation of phonon transport in unique semiconductor structures led to his career in the laser industry.  The talk will describe what it took to get his first job in the business and what was needed to advance to his current position of managing the group that supports the customers who use Coherent’s scientific lasers.  He will also describe his work activities and work environment for his current job and his previous jobs in applications and engineering.

 

At the end of the talk, Bill will attempt to answer any questions you may have about working at Coherent or in the laser business.

 

See http://www.Coherent.com for more information about Coherent.