My research pushes optics and photonics technologies to their limits to enable exciting new science and technology advances. I have made significant contributions across a wide range of fields with recent highlights including the demonstration of new fibre lasers, new insight in the dynamics of solid state lasers and new techniques for gravitational wave detection. I have extensive experience in developing and deploying high precision, low noise optical instrumentation including:
Frequency and intensity stabilisation of lasers for the LIGO gravitational wave detectors
High precision control of optical surfaces within the LIGO gravitational wave detectors
Eyesafe coherent laser radar for remote wind-field and methane detection
High power Rayleigh lidar for atmospheric characterisation
Er:YAG and Nd:YAG solid state lasers for precision optical systems
Mid-infrared fibre lasers with wavelengths beyond 3µm
Advanced control systems for controlling high precision optical systems.