Staff Lead researchers Dr Jacob Mackenzie Associate Professor Research interests Waveguide amplifiers and lasers Cryogenically cooled lasers for peak and average power scaling Ultra-fast high repetition rate compact lasers Connect with Jacob Email: jim@orc.soton.ac.uk Other researchers Professor Andy Clarkson Professor of Optoelectronics Research Connect with Andy Email: wac@orc.soton.ac.uk Collaborating research institutes, centres and groups Planar Waveguide and Slab Lasers We specialise in developing novel photonic materials, waveguide devices, and laser systems for application in remote sensing, defence, manufacturing, and metrology. Research outputs