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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University
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Emergent Photonics is a research centre rooted on complexity, covering topics such as microcombs, nonlinear photonics, terahertz photonics and neuromorphic computing.
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Huge thanks to Professor Jacopo Bertolotti (@jacopobertolotti.com) for his captivating Landau Series talk yesterday on "Wavefront shaping techniques for deep tissue Raman spectroscopy"! Fascinating insights into enhancing medical diagnostics through light scattering.

#Physics #RamanSpectroscopy
May 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Want to push boundaries in photonics & quantum technology?

PhD and Postdoc avaiable.
Focus on precision microcombs for quantum applications, part of UK Quantum Missions & the QEPNT hub.

Deadline: May 31, 2025. Find out more & apply:
www.physicsworldjobs.com/job/22059/st...

#quantum #optics
April 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Exciting news from EPicX! 💡 Our new ACS Photonics paper shows how our Photonic Ising machine with single-pixel detection can better solve complex problems through adiabatic energetic annealing. Read more (open access): pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Adiabatic Energetic Annealing via Dual Single-Pixel Detection in an Optical Nonlinear Ising Machine
Photonic Ising machines are leading key advancements in solving large combinatorial problems, leveraging large-scale platforms with parallel computing capabilities. A well-known bottleneck of complex ...
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April 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Join us at Loughborough Uni's Emergent Photonics Centre! Research Associate needed for Photonic & Quantum Tech (microcombs, quantum PNT/comms). Apply by 31 May 2025. Job Ref: REQ250333.  

More info & apply: vacancies.lboro.ac.uk/tlive_webrec...

#Photonics #QuantumJobs #Physics #Postdoc #Lboro
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April 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Just wrapped up an exciting few days at OWTNM 2025 in Nottingham!
Our team from the Emergent Photonics Research Centre shared a range of innovative research in nonlinear optics, THz science, and photonic control. Highlights from our talks below 👇

#OWTNM2025 #Photonics #LaserResearch
April 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Grateful to Prof. Allard Mosk for visiting our Emergent Photonics Research Centre and delivering a thought-provoking Landau Series talk on “Optimizing the Information Content of Coherent Light.” Inspiring insights and lively discussions on pushing the boundaries of optical innovation! #Optics
April 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Excited to share our new open-access paper in Scientific Reports: “Terahertz microscopy through complex media”! We explore how to image through scattering materials using broadband THz time-domain techniques.

Huge thanks to our amazing team and funders!

Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Terahertz microscopy through complex media - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Terahertz microscopy through complex media
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April 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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🚀 The Loughborough University Optica Student Chapter is excited to be presenting at Science in the Park 2025! 🔬🌿

Come explore the wonders of optics and photonics with us! ✨🔍

📅 08/03/25
📍 Wollaton Park, Nottingham

#ScienceInThePark #STEM #Optics

wollatonhall.org.uk/science-in-t...
March 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Excited to share our recent work on quantum-enhanced time-domain spectroscopy, in partnership with Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, Loughborough and Insubria showing 2x sensitivity enhancement!

@epicxphoton.bsky.social @comolakephotonics.bsky.social

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Quantum-enhanced time-domain spectroscopy
Two-mode squeezed states allow for a twofold noise reduction in time-resolved electric field sensing.
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January 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Excited to share the release of the new MDPI Special Issue, focusing on cutting-edge THz research.
#terahertz #THz #MDPI #imaging
Explore the issue here: lnkd.in/dYfFn2Ut
December 18, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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Work in THz?

We're seeking papers for "Surfaces for Enhanced Terahertz Radiation Generation and Manipulation" with Frontiers in Photonics. Explore novel surface designs, metamaterials, plasmonics & more.

📅 Summary: Mar 10, 2025
📅 Submission: Jun 28, 2025
🔗 www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
Frontiers | Surfaces for Enhanced Terahertz Radiation Generation and Manipulation
Terahertz (THz) radiation, which occupies the frequency range between microwaves and infrared light, has become a critical focus in research due to its poten...
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January 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Our latest paper is out now in Science Advances (and it's free)! Lots of long, late nights in the lab, but I'm happy to present the first demonstration of quantum-enhanced sub-shot-noise THz time-domain spectroscopy

www.science.org/doi/full/10....

#science #physics #quantumoptics #thz #research
Quantum-enhanced time-domain spectroscopy
Two-mode squeezed states allow for a twofold noise reduction in time-resolved electric field sensing.
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January 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Quantum breakthroughs! 🎉 Research led by Uni of Glasgow, Insubria in collaboration with EPicX, published in Science Advances, shows how quantum-enhanced spectroscopy achieves 2x noise reduction.

Read more: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

#Quantum #Science #Innovation
January 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Dive into the Future of Optical Frequency! 🌟

Join us for the "Emerging Platforms for Optical Frequency" Workshop, a two-day event uniting global experts to explore cutting-edge advancements in fibre-based and chip-integrated technologies.
Learn more and register here: iop.eventsair.com/ofc2025/
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January 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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We're offering a fully-funded PhD Studentship at Loughborough University's Emergent Photonics Research Centre to explore microcomb stability.
📚 Fully funded
🔗 Apply here: www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgr...
📅 Deadline: 2nd Feb – act fast!
#PhD #Photonics #ResearchOpportunity
January 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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I’m thrilled to be a Guest Editor—for “Surfaces for Enhanced Terahertz Radiation Generation & Manipulation” in Frontiers in Photonics! We welcome cutting-edge work on THz surfaces, metasurfaces, novel materials, and more. Submit by Mar 10, 2025! (www.frontiersin.org/research-top...) #thz #research
Frontiers | Surfaces for Enhanced Terahertz Radiation Generation and Manipulation
Terahertz (THz) radiation, which occupies the frequency range between microwaves and infrared light, has become a critical focus in research due to its poten...
www.frontiersin.org
January 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Thrilled to have Dr. Brooks join the Emergent Photonics Research Centre as a Postdoc on the EPSRC project "AI-powered micro-comb lasers", led by Dr. Juan Sebastian Totero Gongora. With expertise in AI, optics, and laser systems, James is set to drive innovation in our group. #Photonics #AI
January 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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We have opened an additional PhD position in the emergent Photonics research centre, this one is fully funded and open to all. If you have questions please do not hesitate to reach out.
December 12, 2024 at 2:54 PM
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This is a great opportunity to study and work with Prof. Alessia Pasquazi at the Emergent Photonics Research Centre!

#phd #physics
December 12, 2024 at 2:59 PM
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📏 PhD Opportunity: Shape the future of integrated photonics with our fully funded project on hybrid microcomb sources! Apply here: www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgr...

or DM if you have any questions

#phd #laser #microcomb
Development of Hybrid Microcomb Sources with Topologically Protected Dark Resonances | Postgraduate study | Loughborough University
The project focuses on developing a theoretical and experimental framework for microcomb sources and the dual functionality of classical and quantum channels. This includes developing an experimental ...
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December 12, 2024 at 2:52 PM
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Exciting PhD Opportunity @ Emergent Photonics, Loughborough! Join our team exploring environmental evaluation of microcomb stability. unfortunately due to funder restrictions this project is UK nationals only. Apply by 2 Feb 2025: www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgr...

#phd #optics #soliton #microcomb
December 9, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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The Emergent Photonics Research Centre is delighted to share that Dr. Vittorio Cecconi, will be speaking at an upcoming webinar hosted by Optica, as part of Engineer's Week.

Webinar Title: THz Frequencies
Date & Time: Feb 21 2025 20:00 London time
Registration: osa.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 9, 2024 at 1:24 PM