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Prof Vladimir Antonov
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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
This project focusses on utilization of terahertz radiation in health and security screening. The key objective is development of plasmonic terahertz technology for spectral remote imaging from proof-of-concept maturity level up to a working demonstrator. The feasibility of spectrally-sensitive terahertz imaging was proven by the consortium partners who previously collaborated in an EC FP6 project. The primary innovation within this project lies in bringing spectral resolution and sensitivity of direct terahertz detectors operating at liquid helium temperatures (4.2K and lower) to the 77K temperature environment, where compact and low-cost cryocollers are available. The project will demonstrate an active compact terahertz camera capable of detecting electromagnetic radiation at 5 frequencies (“colours”). While it is envisaged that the demonstrator sensor will be fabricated using a semiconductor material, the potential of using Graphene as a sensor for terahertz imaging will also be investigated.
Funding Notes
Admission is possible with either a master degree or 4-years of equivalent studies. Applicants should have a recent masters degree (3-year PhD programme) or 4-years of studies (4-year PhD programme) in physics, nanotechnology with a excellent and documented exam record.
