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

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The discussion centers on the decision between pursuing a Ph.D. in Photonics through a Physics or Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) department. The participant, a final-year physics student, expresses interest in photonics, specifically in phase-locked laser systems, and seeks clarity on the differences in photonics programs offered by these two disciplines. Notable institutions mentioned include the Institute of Optics at Rochester and CREOL at Central Florida, highlighting the availability of specialized programs in photonics.

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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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