Is a Ph.D. in Photonics offered by Physics or EEE better for me?

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The discussion revolves around a final year physics student working on a phase-locked laser system project and expressing interest in pursuing a PhD in photonics. The student is uncertain whether to choose a program in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) or Physics, seeking clarity on the differences in photonics offerings between these fields. There is also curiosity about the absence of standalone photonics PhD programs, with the student mentioning familiarity with notable institutions like the Institute of Optics at Rochester and CREOL at Central Florida. The conversation highlights the interdisciplinary nature of photonics and the importance of selecting the right academic path for advanced studies in this area.
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I'm a physics students and I'm in my Final Year now. The title of my final year project is phase-locked laser system. I have quite some fun playing around with the mirrors, lens and laser stuff.

I'm interested in doing my phd in photonics related area. I'm not sure whether I should go for phd in EEE or physics. However, I am curious are there any difference between the photonics offered by physics division and those offered by EEE?
 
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Why not directly do a photonics Ph.D.? The only ones I'm familiar with are Institute of Optics at Rochester and CREOL at Central Florida. I'm pretty sure there's others, as well.
 

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