Speciality optical fibre
We develop optical fibre with unusual structure and properties.
Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials
World-leading research in the science and technology of light.
Our research
Research and publications from our members.
Medical photonics
We use our research into cutting edge optical technologies to solve real-world clinical problems.
Theory and modelling of light-matter interaction
Our research covers a range of topics in nonlinear and quantum optics.
Instrumentation
We develop scientific instrumentation from open source microscopes to next-generation astronomical tools.
People
Find out more about us.
People in the Centre for Photonics
The Centre is formed of around 40 academics, postdoctoral researchers and PhD students who work together in an interactive and collaborative environment.
Join the Centre for Photonics
Apply to join the Centre as a member of staff or a PhD student.
News and projects
Read about our latest research activities and projects.
Twisting optical fibre creates a robust new pathway for light
By adding a twist during the fabrication of optical fibres, a more robust pathway can be created for light, minimising the effects of manufacturing flaws.
Funding of 拢27.6M to speed up the discovery of new drugs to cure lung infection and inflammation
A partnership to help tackle the growing challenges of infections and inflammation of the lungs has been allocated a 拢27.6 million funding boost.
Made at the 四虎影院: Optical fibres fit for the age of quantum computing
A new generation of specialty optical fibres has been developed by physicists at Bath to cope with the data transfer challenges expected from quantum computing.
Join us
Join us as a PhD student, member of staff or visitor, and access our fibre fabrication facility.
About us
The Centre is formed by around 40 academics, postdoctoral researchers and PhD students who work together in an interactive and collaborative environment doing cutting-edge research in Photonics.
Much of our work is based in our state-of-the-art fabrication facilities and our extensive optical laboratories, which are equipped with a wide range of laser sources and optical test gear. We also do extensive numerical modelling of both linear and nonlinear optical effects.
Contact the Director
Contact Prof Jonathan Knight