We are internationally recognised researchers in photonics and quantum technologies, a fast-growing, high-value global industry.
Our science underpins many of the world’s vital technologies, including advanced manufacturing, artificial reality, autonomous vehicles and medical devices, as well as robotics, sensing, defence and security. Our two key research programmes are the Beacons and Quantum Technologies Aotearoa.
Together we have around 200 students and researchers from seven institutions.
We are home to world leaders in the field of controlling individual atoms and the development of quantum memories. We’re training the next generation of critical thinkers in the field of quantum optics, photonics and precision atomic physics.
Light is everywhere. Our science relates to its generation, transmission and manipulation in multiple forms and applications.
We’re exploring new capabilities in computing, simulation, communications, imaging and sensing, amid a multi-billion-dollar second quantum revolution. Our two key research programmes are the Beacons and Quantum Technologies Aotearoa.
Our world-renowned research leaders regularly collaborate with international peers.
A key goal of both the Beacons and Quantum Technologies Aotearoa research programmes is working together with partner countries, building on our existing international research links and developing new ones.
New Zealand has longstanding collaborations in photonics and quantum technologies with Australia, China and Singapore, and agreements with Japan, the UK, Germany, France and the United States.
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The Dodd-Walls Centre research focus is photonics, the generation, transmission, and manipulation of light, and the study of matter and energy at the quantum level.