The Photonics Group is part of the Optics Division in Strathclyde Physics and a member of SUPA. Our main research interests are in atomic and laser physics: Atom Optics, VECSELs, Quantum Cascade (QC) lasers and Nonlinear Photonics. We have developed novel solid state laser sources, pico-second pulsed lasers and nonlinear frequency conversion schemes. Atomic laser cooling has been used for nanolithography applications, atomic clocks, dipole traps and high-resolution laser spectroscopy. We've also been involved in experimental quantum optics and photonic crystal fibre (PCF) lasers. Please contact us if you are interested in working in these areas.