Professor John Travers, Heriot Watt University

Professor John Travers will develop sources of attosecond ultraviolet, X-ray and electron beams. The underlying technology of these sources is optical soliton dynamics in gas and plasma filled hollow waveguides. This tabletop technology will provide the ability to manipulate and probe matter with unprecedented temporal and spatial resolution and will be exploited for scientific research and advanced industrial applications. Professor Travers aims to further miniaturise these sources into practical and compact devices for wider use, opening opportunities for innovation in materials processing, healthcare, semiconductor fabrication, and beyond.