Photonics in sensing technologies:
Optical fibres now span the globe and the
Aston Institute of Photonic Technology has been developing sophisticated methods of sending more and more information over greater and greater distances, often exploiting cutting edge research in optical physics and non-linear science unlocking capacity of fibre channels. At the same time, the group possesses state of the art laser systems capable of modifying the internal structure of optical fibres to create a unique class of sensors.
They are beginning to find commercial application in such diverse fields as pressure monitoring at the bottom of oil wells, determining the temperature in electricity generators and checking for unsafe loads in the blades of wind turbines.
Aston is working to unlock a new generation of these devices with potential use in medicine, aerospace and even astrophysics.
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