CAPPA

This area conducts both applied and fundamental research on photonics, optics and the interaction of light with matter. The CAPPA Research Centre conducts internationally recognised advanced research and provides photonics solutions to companies in sectors such as photonics, medical devices, food and pharma, on scales from short-term consultancy to multi-year collaborative projects,Research Centre
Specific Research Topics:
The scientific research at CAPPA aims to advance the understanding of the dynamics of novel semiconductor materials and devices from both applied and fundamental viewpoints.
Nanophotonics
Design and Integration of Optical Systems
Materials
Novel Laser Systems.
Research Lab. Based on MTU’s Bishopstown campus. Equipment is housed in a suite of co-located laboratories: a Femtosecond Physics Laboratory, a Laser Dynamics Laboratory and a Photoluminescence Spectroscopy Laboratory, Nanophotonics Laboratory, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Spectroscopy Laboratory and a High Power Optics Laboratory
Research Infrastructure: Dedicated laboratories in the heavily serviced CREATE R&I building and a comprehensive suite of equipment available to address a wide range of research questions,