Novel devices for spatial light transformation (2023–2026)
Abstract:
The aim of this project is to develop new optical instrumentation for spatially transforming light. This research
expects to find solutions to problems that have thus far been out of reach by replacing what would traditionally be
a human optical systems designer with computer algorithms. The expected outcomes include the development of
three new devices as well as a set of design, fabrication and characterisation procedures that offer higher
performance, increased robustness and scalability. This should improve accessibility of this technology and
provide benefits to a wide range of applications, including astronomical and biomedical imaging,
telecommunications, as well as quantum and classical optical signal processing.