Speciality optical fibre
We develop optical fibre with unusual structure and properties.
Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials
World-leading research in the science and technology of light.
Our research
Research and publications from our members.
Medical photonics
We use our research into cutting edge optical technologies to solve real-world clinical problems.
Quantum optics
We study and control the most fundamental properties of light.
Nanoscale photonics
We use light to study nanosized objects, as well as using nanosized structures to manipulate light.
Theory and modelling of light-matter interaction
Our research covers a range of topics in nonlinear and quantum optics.
Instrumentation
We develop scientific instrumentation from open source microscopes to next-generation astronomical tools.
People
Find out more about us.
People in the Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials
The Centre is formed of around 40 academics, postdoctoral researchers and PhD students who work together in an interactive and collaborative environment.
News and projects
Read about our latest research activities and projects.
Bath physicists join forces with National Physical Laboratory and University of Helsinki
The Department of Physics has received Royal Society funding for collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the University of Helsinki.
The optical fibre that keeps data safe even after being twisted or bent
Physicists have created an optical fibre that uses the maths concept of topology to remain robust, thereby guaranteeing the high-speed transfer of information.
A delegation from NATO visits the Department of Physics
A delgation from the NATO Sensors and Electronics (SET) Panel Optical Technology Focus Group visited the Faculty of Science.
Laser scientists from Bath and Bulgaria strengthen ties in Sofia
A series of workshops on photonic and laser systems in Sofia strengthen collaborations between scientists from the UK and Bulgaria.
The nanophotonics orchestra presents: Twisting to the light of nanoparticles
Physicists at the University of Bath observe a new physical effect in chiral (twisted) nanoparticles.
Bath scientists join rapid-response project to find treatments for Covid-19
Bath researchers are building innovative devices to access the deepest chambers of the lungs, as part of a major project to find coronavirus treatments.
Join us
Join us as a PhD student, member of staff or visitor, and access our fibre fabrication facility.
PhD projects in photonics
Find out how you can undertake doctoral research in the Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials.
Research opportunities at the CPPM
How to join the Centre as a fellow, member of staff, or visitor.
Fibre fabrication facility
Find out about how we use our optical fibre fabrication facility to make speciality optical fibre and how you can access the facility for your own work.
About us
The Centre is formed by around 30 academics, postdoctoral researchers and PhD students who work together in an interactive and collaborative environment doing cutting-edge research in Photonics.
Much of our work is based in our state-of-the-art fabrication facilities and our extensive optical laboratories, which are equipped with a wide range of laser sources and optical test gear. We also do extensive numerical modelling of both linear and nonlinear optical effects.
Contact the Director
Contact Prof Jonathan Knight