What's the first thing that comes to your mind when it comes to the University of Rochester? It is the first optical education program in the USA

and one of the three most respected optical education and research centers programs in the country. Nobel Prize Laureates such as Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland have completed major works here. And today we're going to introduce Prof. Thomas G. Brown

Director of the University of Rochester's Institute of Optics. Prof. Brown has many scientific achievements to his name

including introducing the term "cylindrical vector beam" to describe unique and unconventional polarization states. He has ample experience in both scientific research and industry development

and now is an inspiring mentor to young students and researchers

and a respected chief editor of academic journals. Please follow the Light People to the Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester

learn about Thomas G. Brown's vision for the future

and explore his colorful life path

which will bring you new inspirations.