Novel femtosecond fibre lasers for deep ultraviolet light generation
Primary Supervisor: Prof. John Travers – Heriot-Watt University
This PhD project is focused on the development of a new class of deep ultraviolet light sources based on novel mode-locked fibre laser architectures and nonlinear optics in gas-filled hollow-core fibres. The core aim is to create compact table-top systems that generate bright ultraviolet light, with the long-term goal of using them for industrial and healthcare applications. This project will be primarily experimental with a significant numerical modelling component. You will be deeply involved with the design, construction and optimisation of fibre laser systems and their integration with gas-filled hollow fibres. You will learn skills and experience ranging from CAD design and optomechanical construction to fundamental studies of the nonlinear dynamics of guided waves.
Informal enquiries can be sent via email to j.travers@hw.ac.uk
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