Other Photovoltaics-Condensed Matter or Optics?

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A rising Junior in physics is considering pursuing an applied physics PhD focused on photovoltaics and nano-photonics but is concerned about lacking research experience in optics, as their current role is in a condensed matter experiment lab with a focus on spectroscopy. The consensus is that not having specific optics experience will not significantly harm their application. The discussion suggests that switching labs at this stage may not be necessary, especially given the valuable experience gained over the past year.
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Hi guys, I'm a rising Junior in physics. I would really like to pursue an applied physics PhD
program to study photovoltaics, likely something to do with nano-photonics. My problem now is that I'm
a research assistant in a condensed matter experiment lab, focusing heavily on spectroscopy.
Will not having research experience in optics in particular hurt my application? Would it even be worth it to switch labs now? I've been working with them for the bette rpart of a year.
Thanks guys!
 
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OrangeEater said:
Will not having research experience in optics in particular hurt my application?
No.
 

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