Miles J. Padgett

Scottish physicist and academic researcher

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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