Patrick Mutter

Patrick Mutter is a Researcher at the PHYSICS OF LIGHT AND MATTER department within the School of Engineering Sciences at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on nonlinear optics, quantum optics, and advanced laser technologies, particularly involving optical parametric oscillators, waveguide engineering, and mid-infrared spectroscopy. He teaches the Laser Physics (FSK3404) course at KTH.

Key research interests include backward wave optical parametric oscillators (BWOPOs), counterpropagating photon-pair generation, and CO2 detection systems. His work emphasizes high-efficiency, high-power laser systems with applications in environmental monitoring and quantum information.

Notable contributions include pioneering studies on mirrorless BWOPOs and quasi-phase-matched devices for nonlinear interactions. His research often involves Rb-doped KTiOPO4 crystals for tailored nonlinear optical properties.

Labs and teams: Active in the PHYSICS OF LIGHT AND MATTER group at KTH, focusing on experimental and theoretical advancements in light-matter interactions.