Light is one most powerful and versatile ways to explore and utilize the properties of quantum physics. In the Light Community, we use light to test the fundamentals of physics and to develop quantum technologies. This diverse research programme spans experiment and theory in quantum information processing, quantum sensing, quantum imaging, and measurements to test for physics that goes beyond conventional quantum physics.

Principal Investigators and Fellowship Holders

  • Professor Myungshik Kim

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    Professor Myungshik Kim Chair in Theoretical Quantum Information Sciences

    Keywords

    • Quantum computing
    • Quantum optics

  • Emeritus Professor Sir Peter Knight, FRS

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    Emeritus Professor Sir Peter Knight, FRS Senior Research Investigator

    Keywords

    • Nonclassical light
    • Quantum technology

  • Dr Steve Kolthammer

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    Dr Steve Kolthammer Associate Professor

    Keywords

    • Quantum optics
    • Quantum information

  • Professor Florian Mintert

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    Professor Florian Mintert Professor of Physics

    Keywords

    • Quantum information
    • Quantum optimal control

  • Dr Raj Patel

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    Dr Raj Patel Future Leader Fellow

    Keywords

    • Quantum photonics
    • Quantum information

  • Professor Chris Phillips

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    Professor Chris Phillips Professor of Experimental Solid State Physics

    Keywords

    • Quantum imaging
    • Biomedical imaging

    Additional link: Digistain

  • Professor Terry Rudolph

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    Professor Terry Rudolph Professor of Quantum Physics

    Keywords

    • Quantum information

    Additional link: Co-founder, Psi Quantum

  • Dr Michael Vanner

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    Dr Michael Vanner Associate Professor in Quantum Science and Technology

    Keywords

    • Quantum optomechanics
    • Quantum optics

    Additional link: PI, Quantum Measurement Lab

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