Photonics and Plasmas
Photonics and plasma research explores the use of light waves to identify novel and practical technologies for current and future real-world applications. Our researchers carry out innovative and internationally renowned research activities in photonics, lasers, optics, and plasmas ranging from nanoscale optical engineering to laser fusion energy. They work in a stimulating environment and have access to state-of-the-art, high-power lasers; photonics technology; and nanotechnology fabrication tools in our ultrafast laser facilities and in-house NanoFabrication facility. This has attracted numerous industrial partners to participate in leading-edge research with the department.
Current photonics research:
- nanoplasmonics
- spinplasmonics
- nanophotonics
- THz photonics
- laser technology
- integrated optics
- ultrafast and nonlinear photonics
- bio-photonics and bio-imaging technologies
- laser material interactions
- laser micro/nano-machining and laser deposition
- opto-microfluidics
- electro-magneto-optics
- environmental sensing
Current plasmas research:
- laser plasma interactions
- X-ray and high energy particle generation and applications
- laser fusion energy