Photonics podcasts

Louise Willingale explains the NSF Zettawatt Equivalent Ultrashort Pulse Laser System, its role in high-intensity laser research and plans for further increases in capability. The discussion connects the facility’s technical design with the scientific experiments that an exceptionally powerful, short-pulse laser can enable.

Rajesh Menon discusses research combining optical systems with nanofabrication. The episode explores holographic lithography and how coordinated advances in light-based methods and fabrication can support new three-dimensional manufacturing technologies.

Luca Pellegrino and Gabriele Intermite discuss a light-responsive synthetic skin inspired by cephalopod camouflage and specialised polymers used in protective clothing. Leonardo Maccari interviews Ion Turcanu about digital twins for autonomous and remote driving, connecting materials research with an applied technology discussion.

Hosted by Luca Pellegrino, Gabriele Intermite

Markus Suta of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf speaks with Tom Götze-Ebert about inorganic photoactive materials and phosphors spanning infrared to ultraviolet wavelengths. The episode examines material choices for lighting, approaches to improving environmental performance and the use of luminescence to measure temperature.

Hosted by Tom Götze-Ebert