Steven Jamison

Professor Steven Jamison is a faculty member at the Department of Physics, Lancaster University, leading research in ultrafast and nonlinear optics applied to advanced particle accelerators. His work focuses on terahertz (THz) pulse generation and their use in direct particle beam acceleration, collaborating with institutions like Manchester Physics, Lancaster Engineering, and the Accelerator Science and Technology Centre at STFC Daresbury National Laboratory. As a member of the Cockcroft Institute for Particle Accelerator Science and Technology, he contributes to next-generation accelerator development for applications in particle physics, ultrafast electron diffraction, and condensed matter science. Current PhD studentship opportunities emphasize experimental and theoretical studies at the intersection of femtosecond lasers, nonlinear optics, and relativistic electromagnetism.

• Affiliation: Lancaster University, Cockcroft Institute, STFC Daresbury
• Research Themes: THz-driven particle acceleration, plasma wakefield acceleration, dielectric-laser acceleration, femtosecond beam diagnostics

Research Trends: Professor Jamison’s recent publications highlight innovations in THz pulse generation via nonlinear dielectric processes, corrugated waveguide design for matched phase/group velocities, and subrelativistic electron beam acceleration. His work bridges ultrafast optics and accelerator physics, with applications in high-gradient acceleration and beam diagnostics.

Advising: He supervises PhD students Ryan McGuigan and Stuart O'Neill, focusing on laser-THz interactions with electron beams and longitudinal beam compression.

Projects: Current grants include STFC funding for staff time, Cockcroft Institute core grants, and collaborative projects on THz spintronics and electron injector cryogenics.