Research in this group encompasses five main themes: Industrial lasers, Laser-based manufacturing processes, Optical sensing, Fibre-optic beam delivery, and Optical interconnects and data communication.

see also: applied, engineering, photonics, research

The purpose of these local rules is to ensure that the hazards arising from lasers are adequately controlled and to ensure that people are not exposed to laser radiation in excess of the Maximum Permissible Exposure Limits. The roles of the Laser Safety Committee, University Laser Safety Officer and Building Laser Safety Supervisors are explained as well as registration, safety procedures, incident reporting and more.

see also: guidelines, procedures