Optoelectronics and Quantum Physics

Technologies in Lasers, Optics and Photonics

Laser, optics, and photonic technologies have advanced significantly. In manufacturing, high-power lasers allow for precision material processing, from cutting to 3D printing. Femtosecond-level pulses can be produced by ultrafast lasers and used in both medical and scientific fields. For gas detection and medical diagnostics, quantum cascade lasers provide controllable mid-infrared light. Metasurfaces, which use nanostructures to alter light, are an example of an optics development that is revolutionising displays and imaging. Autonomous vehicles and telecommunications are improved by photonics-based sensors like LiDAR and optical fibres. Quantum entanglement is used in quantum photonics for secure communication and quantum computation. These innovations continue to spur innovation across a broad spectrum of businesses, changing how we create, communicate, and conduct scientific research.