Research across the Light Community

The Light Community unites researchers who explore and exploit the power of photons — from manipulating single quanta to generating some of the shortest or most intense laser pulses on Earth. Our mission is to advance fundamental understanding and develop transformative technologies in imaging, communication, sensing, quantum science and technology, and ultrafast science, revealing how light can probe, control, and shape the physical world.

Light Specialisms - Row 1

Ultrafast Optical Science

Ultrafast and high-intensity laser science to uncover the fundamental rules that govern nature at its fastest and most energetic scales.

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Biophotonics and Imaging

The application of photonics technologies to the study of disease and the development of diagnostic tools and therapies, leveraging expertise in laser physics, imaging, and spectroscopy.

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Light Specialisms - Row 2

Metamaterials and Laser Applications

Laser development, sensors, complex information processing, and electromagnetic fundamentals.

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Quantum Optics and Quantum Information

Quantum information processing, quantum sensing, quantum imaging, and measurements to test for physics that goes beyond conventional quantum physics.

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Related research groups

The Physics of Light community brings together research from our former group structure, including:

Community contact

For any queries about The Light Community, please contact:

Community lead: Prof John Tisch
Email:   john.tisch@imperial.ac.uk

Administrative queries: Judith Baylis
Email: j.baylis@imperial.ac.uk