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Nanophotonics Group

Microstructured Optical Fibre

Understanding and harnessing light-matter interactions at the nanometre scale.

Part of Photonics and optoelectronics

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We perform fundamental optical physics and materials research which is critical for the discovery and development of new and improved optoelectronic technologies. Our interests and expertise include

  • Nano- and picophotonics
  • Photonic metamaterials
  • Optical imaging and metrology at the nanoscale
  • Toroidal electrodynamics
  • Electron beam nanophotonics
  • Photonic ‘Time Crystals’
  • Generation and applications of XUV and soft X-ray radiation

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My interests are varied across photonics, particularly in optical fibre design and fabrication, optical materials, optical sensing, and high-power fibre lasers.
Professor Sir David Payne
Professor of Photonics