Advanced laser sources for Sensing and Quantum Applications
Lead Research Organisation:
Imperial College London
Department Name: Physics
Abstract
The project work will address ground-breaking aspects of laser technology to enable new applications, particularly in Remote Sensing and Quantum Technologies. The project will investigate and develop new classes of diode-pumped lasers based on vibronic solid-state materials (e.g. Alexandrite) whose broadband tunability enables many real-world applications. A second option for research is direct diode laser in gain-switched mode for short pulse laser lidar. Emphasis will be on developing low-cost and compact laser formats matched to the application needs. The work will progress and build on the already groundbreaking initial work at Imperial College (>26W in diode-pumped Alexandrite, 20-times higher than previous results). The scope of the PhD work should provide the opportunity for significant groundbreaking contribution to the scientific field in this area and an excellent training in experimental and theoretical techniques and broader understanding of applications and markets for laser-based instrumentation.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
Michael Damzen (Primary Supervisor) | |
Goronwy Tawy (Student) |
Publications
Parali U
(2018)
Diode-pumped Alexandrite laser with passive SESAM Q-switching and wavelength tunability
in Optics Communications
Tawy G
(2019)
Tunable, dual wavelength and self-Q-switched Alexandrite laser using crystal birefringence control.
in Optics express
Tawy G
(2019)
Pump-induced lensing effects in diode pumped Alexandrite lasers.
in Optics express
Sheng X
(2018)
Unidirectional single-frequency operation of a continuous-wave Alexandrite ring laser with wavelength tunability.
in Optics express
Tawy G
(2020)
Ultra-compact >100kHz Q-switched Alexandrite lasers
Studentship Projects
Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
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EP/N509486/1 | 30/09/2016 | 30/03/2022 | |||
1858718 | Studentship | EP/N509486/1 | 30/09/2016 | 30/03/2021 | Goronwy Tawy |