The Department of Physics and Department of Mathematics and Statistics welcome James and Jean Davis Prestige Visitor Sir Michael Berry (FRS), University of Bristol.

Embark on a revealing journey into the world of light with Sir Michael Berry, Emeritus Professor of Bristol University and distinguished theoretical physicist. Known for his groundbreaking work in classical and quantum optics, Sir Michael will unveil the hidden geometries behind rainbows, twinkling stars and sunlight reflections. From shimmering caustics to subtle wave vortices, each image reveals the intricate secrets of light’s behaviour.

Join us for this unique public lecture where scientific brilliance meets artistic representation in the study of light.