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Dr. Miles Padgett

Dr. Padgett is an internationally celebrated optical physicist and Rumford Medalist, pioneering optical orbital angular momentum (OAM) of photons and non-line-of-sight quantum cameras.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Orbital Angular Momentum of Light, Optical Tweezers, Quantum Imaging, Ghost Imaging
Academic position: Kelvin Chair of Natural Philosophy & Royal Society Research Professor
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Orbital Angular Momentum of Light, Optical Tweezers, Quantum Imaging are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Glasgow guide ↗Physics subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

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