Research group
The Ultrafast Photonics group at Tampere University studies nonlinear and ultrafast light-matter interactions with the aim of controlling the spatial, spectral, and temporal properties of light in complex photonic systems. Our research spans nonlinear fiber optics, structured light, and emerging integrated photonics platforms.
Key activities include multimode and structured-light waveguides, nonlinear dynamics in optical fibers and on-chip waveguides, broadband light generation, and spatio-temporal control of optical fields. These concepts are explored for applications in integrated nonlinear photonics, optical computing, advanced sensing, and next-generation light sources.
Research infrastructure
The facilities include femtosecond and picosecond laser systems, high-power fiber laser platforms, and experimental setups for nonlinear propagation in specialty optical fibers and waveguides. The laboratory is equipped with instrumentation for spatio-temporal field characterization, including imaging systems, interferometric and holographic diagnostics, spectrometers, and ultrafast detection.