We are excited to welcome you to the new online home of the Extreme Light Research Group at the University of Glasgow! Our group explores cutting-edge solutions harnessing the extraordinary properties of light. What could you do with a camera so fast that it can freeze light in motion? Or with a quantum sensor that can track a single photon’s path with atomic precision? These are the kinds of questions that drive our research. On this website, you can learn about how we’re pushing the frontiers of imaging – from peering behind walls to developing quantum microscopy techniques.
Around the Site
- Research Highlights: Discover our projects, like ultrafast cameras that record trillion-frame-per-second videos (yes, that’s one trillion frames per second!) – fast enough to freeze light in motion. Learn how we use quantum-inspired detectors and AI algorithms to create images in ways once thought impossible.
- Meet the Team: Get to know the scientists and students in our group and their diverse research interests. We’re a part of the School of Physics & Astronomy here in Glasgow, and our collaborative team jointly leads innovations in extreme imaging.
- Outreach: Watch our talks and videos, including a TEDx presentation by Prof. Daniele Faccio on ultrafast imaging and a demonstration of seeing behind walls with lasers. We’re passionate about engaging the public with our science.
- Blog: You’re reading our inaugural post on the new blog! Going forward, we’ll use this space to share the latest news, breakthroughs, lab happenings, and insights into the world of extreme light research.
Our work wouldn’t be possible without strong support – we’re funded by major organisations like the Royal Academy of Engineering, the European Research Council (ERC), EPSRC, The Leverhulme Trust, DSTL, and we contribute to the UK Quantum Imaging Hub (QuantIC). Feel free to explore the site, check out our publications and outreach pages, and follow us on X/Twitter for more real-time news. Thank you for visiting, and stay tuned for many exciting updates to come!