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Personal Statement
I am a member of the Computational Nonlinear and Quantum Optics (CNQO) group within the Optics division of the Department of Physics. I received my BSc (Hons) from Heriot-Watt University and my PhD from University of Strathclyde. I have been a lecturer in the Department of Physics since 2013.
Research Interests
My research is based upon the generation and applications of structured light, in particular light carrying orbital angular momentum (OAM). It ranges from understanding the fundamental properties of this light to investigating its behaviour in various nonlinear systems, including demonstrating for the first time the mechanism behind optical rogue waves, to potential applications in quantum communication, ocean optics, nonlinear beam propagation and interaction with chiral molecules.
Teaching Interests
I am the 1st year Adviser of Studies for Physics.
I currently teach 1st year mechanics and electromagnetism in PH183: Mechanics & Waves and PH184: Electromagnetism & Quantum Physics, and optical angular momentum as part of PH562 Adv. Topics in Quantum Optics.
Keywords
- Quantum optics
- Orbital angular momentum
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Doctoral Training Partnership 2018-19 University of Strathclyde | Henderson, Grant
Yao, A., Oppo, G. & Henderson, G.
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/19 → 1/04/23
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP 2016-2017 University of Strathclyde) | Hill, Lewis
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/17 → 6/05/21
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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Multiple self-organized phases and spatial solitons in cold atoms mediated by optical feedback
Baio, G., Robb, G. R. M., Yao, A. M., Oppo, G-L. & Ackemann, T., 21 May 2021, In: Physical Review Letters. 126, 20, 6 p., 203201.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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Degradation of light carrying orbital angular momentum by ballistic scattering
Viola, S., Chen, Z., Yao, A. M., Valyrakis, M., Kelly, A. E., McKee, D. & Lavery, M. P. J., 17 Jul 2020, In: Physical Review Research. 2, 3, 7 p., 033093.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile11 Downloads (Pure)
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Data for: "Control of spatially rotating structures in diffractive Kerr cavities"
Yao, A. (Creator), Gibson, C. (Contributor) & Oppo, G. (Contributor), University of Strathclyde, 9 Dec 2019
DOI: 10.15129/770d0860-130f-4d1e-896f-0df857f17513
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Data for: "Scattering of light with angular momentum from an array of particles"
McArthur, D. (Creator), Yao, A. (Creator) & Papoff, F. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 12 Dec 2019
DOI: 10.15129/bf3afca3-c9b5-4d2a-86ba-4ee9157cb43b
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5th International Conference on Optical Angular Momentum (ICOAM19), Ottawa , June 2019
Alison Yao (Invited speaker)
17 Jun 2019 → 21 Jun 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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SPIE Photonics West 2018: OPTO
Alison Yao (Invited speaker)
1 Feb 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk