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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · May 30

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

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Apr 23

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

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Apr 17

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 ...

pubs.acs.org

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Apr 16

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

Job profile

vacancies.lboro.ac.uk

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Apr 10

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🔬 Abhishek Paul shared:
"Towards 4-Dimensional THz Near-Field Tomography"
Pushing the limits of imaging—capturing THz fields in space and time with next-gen tomographic methods.

#THzImaging #4DPhotonics #EmergentPhotonics

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Apr 10

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🔁 Aadithya Suresh presented:
"Hysteresis in laser cavity solitons"
Investigating memory and multistability in soliton-based systems—a step toward more reliable photonic devices.

#NonlinearDynamics #LaserSolitons #Hysteresis

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Apr 10

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💻 Jordan McConnell introduced:
"Data-driven control of high-power states in mode-locked lasers with reinforcement learning"
AI meets photonics—reinforcement learning enables smarter, adaptive laser operation.

#MachineLearning #ModeLockedLasers #PhotonicsAI

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Apr 10

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🌀 Dr. Andrew Cooper shared:
"Parametric Interaction of Laser Cavity Solitons with an External CW Pump"
Shedding light on the interplay between solitons and continuous-wave fields for tunable laser systems.

#CavitySolitons #LaserPhysics #OWTNM2025

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Apr 10

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⚡ Dr. Vittorio Cecconi (@cecconivittorio.bsky.social) delivered:
"Spatiotemporal Engineering of Terahertz Pulses in Disordered Media"
Harnessing disorder to sculpt THz fields in time and space—unlocking new frontiers in wave manipulation.

#Terahertz #DisorderedMedia #PhotonicsInnovation

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Apr 10

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🎤 Prof. Alessia Pasquazi presented:
"Laser cavity solitons in microresonators: the role of slow nonlinearities"
Exploring the impact of slow-response nonlinearities on soliton dynamics—key for microcomb control and stability.

#Microresonators #NonlinearOptics #CavitySolitons

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Apr 10

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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

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Apr 7

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

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Apr 5

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

www.nature.com

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Mar 6

🚀 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...

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Quantum and Ultrafast Photonics Lab @quplab.bsky.social · Jan 28

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

doi.org/10.1126/scia...

Quantum-enhanced time-domain spectroscopy

Two-mode squeezed states allow for a twofold noise reduction in time-resolved electric field sensing.

doi.org

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Vittorio Cecconi @cecconivittorio.bsky.social · Dec 18

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

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Luke Peters @lukepeters1992.bsky.social · Jan 28

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...

www.frontiersin.org

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Dr Lenny Hirsch @drlenny.bsky.social · Jan 27

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.

www.science.org

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Jan 27

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

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Jan 23

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/

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

lnkd.in

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Jan 21

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

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Luke Peters @lukepeters1992.bsky.social · Jan 13

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

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Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Jan 7

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

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Luke Peters @lukepeters1992.bsky.social · Dec 12

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.

Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Dec 12

📏 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 ...

www.lboro.ac.uk

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Luana Olivieri @luanaolivieri.bsky.social · Dec 12

This is a great opportunity to study and work with Prof. Alessia Pasquazi at the Emergent Photonics Research Centre!

#phd #physics

Emergent Photonics Research Centre - Loughborough University @epicxphoton.bsky.social · Dec 12

📏 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 ...

www.lboro.ac.uk

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