The Synthetic Optics group (https://synthopt.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/) in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of St Andrews has a large portfolio of research projects aimed at designing and exploiting light matter interactions at the nanoscale. Read more
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2025. Read more
Solid state device fabrication underpinning semiconductor and quantum technology [1] relies heavily on etching and deposition techniques based on plasma chemical vapour deposition (CVD) [2,3]. Read more
The ability to express light-sensitive proteins (opsins) in neurons, in a genetically-targeted fashion, has helped transform our understanding of how the brain functions. Read more
Neuromorphic computing, i.e., an approach to information processing inspired in basic morphology and working principles of the brain, is a rapidly growing area of research due to the availability of high-speed hardware and need for artificial intelligence (AI) systems across a wide range of applications. Read more
Optogenetics has become a powerful tool in neuroscience to study cortical circuit function. It relies on light sensitive proteins (opsins) that act as light switches, turning on or off specific populations of neurons in the brain. Read more
Summary of Project. Titanium sapphire lasers are an enabling scientific and industrial tool across applications from biological imaging to quantum technologies. Read more
Ultrafast laser pulses allow us to follow fundamental quantum processes such as chemical reactions and electron transport at their natural timescale. Read more
Join the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham for groundbreaking PhD research that aims to improve non-destructive testing technology! Terahertz (THz) is a rapidly expanding field across a myriad of disciplines such as physics, engineering, chemistry and biology. Read more
Driven by our data hungry society, chip-to-chip and device-to-device data bit rates will need to reach terabits per second in a not distant future. Read more
Research Group:
School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position, open to all nationalities, in areas related to quantum technologies, including quantum communication networks, quantum key distribution, and quantum computing. Read more
Research Group:
School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Optical wireless communication (OWC) is a highly directive communication system. This directivity hinders its practical implementation in mobile applications. Read more
High Harmonic Generation in Solids (HHG-S) was first observed in ZnO crystal [1] and GaSe semi-conductor [2]. Recent results show that HHG-S can reach XUV range [3] towards the production attosecond pulses from solids. Read more
Research Group:
School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
This project will develop fast detection systems to provide the first real-time gas sensing in the terahertz (THz) band of the electromagnetic spectrum. Read more
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