Miles J. Padgett
Scottish physicist and academic researcher
Born
June 1st, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A physicist and academic, contributions focused on optical physics and photonics. Served as a professor at the University of Glasgow, leading a research group specializing in light manipulation. Conducted pioneering work in quantum optics and optical tweezers, which enabled scientists to manipulate small particles using laser light. Published numerous papers in the field of physics, expanding the understanding of light's properties and applications.
Led research on optical tweezers
Contributed to quantum optics
Published extensively in physics
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