About the Ultrafast Optics Group

Located in the Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, our research concerns the development of versatile ultrafast laser systems and their applications in spectroscopy, metrology and imaging.

Key research topics include:

• Laser frequency combs for astronomy ("astrocombs")
• Broadband coherent mid-infrared spectroscopy, including remote delivery using hollow-core fibres
• Mid-infrared imaging and compressive sensing
• Dual-comb ranging and LiDAR using femtosecond lasers
• Compact ultrafast lasers and frequency combs

A Snapshot of Our Research

Recorded in 2020, this video introduces our research.

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