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We have 310 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 310 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
2D Material Enhanced Photonic Integrated Circuits based Quantum Sensing for Point-of-Care Diagnostics and Environmental Monitoring
This project focuses on developing a cutting-edge quantum sensing platform based on Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and 2D materials such as Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDCs) for ultra-sensitive point-of-care diagnostics and environmental monitoring. Read more
Interaction of light and sound in Emerging hollow core optical fibres
This project aims to study how light propagating in the hollow-core fibres interacts with vibrations and sound waves. Examples of this could include ultra-stable interferometers for studying interaction of quantum states with gravity or to obtain lasers with unprecedented stability. Read more
A Quantum Leap for Quantum Technology
Supervisory Team. Dr Ian Davidson, Dr Ghafour Amouzad Mahdiraji, Prof Francesco Poletti. Read more
Ultra-precison Manufacture of Atom and Ion traps for Quantum Technology
Supervisory Team. Prof James Gates, Dr Paul Gow. Quantum Technologies present new challenges for manufacturing engineering. Southampton has been developing ultra-precision techniques for scalable manufacture of superconducting and atom/ion trap quantum systems. Read more
Advanced sensors for planetary missions & astrophysics
Co-Supervisors. Professor Nathalie Wheeler, Professor Radan Slavik. Read more
Vacuum hollow-core optical fibres
Co-supervisors. Dr Peter Horak, Professor Nathalie Wheeler. We are looking for a PhD student to join our team of students, postdocs, and senior researchers. Read more
Ultra-stable Hollow core fibre photonics
Co-supervisors. Professor Francesco Poletti, Dr Meng Ding. Read more
Interaction of light and sound in Emerging hollow core optical fibres
Co-supervisors. Dr Ali Masoudi, Professor Francesco Poletti. This project aims to study how light propagating in the hollow-core fibres interacts with vibrations and sound waves. Read more
Development of Advanced CFD Tools for 3D Simulation of Hollow-Core Optical Fibre Drawing Process
Hollow-core optical fibres represent a transformative advancement in fibre technology, enabling exceptional light confinement and performance. Read more
Fabricating the future of telecommunications with Hollow Core Fibres
This project aims to fabricate novel fibres and collaborate with our partners at Microsoft Azure Fiber, owners of one of the world’s largest global communication networks, to jointly create the future of data communications. Read more
Artificial Intelligence to Transform Optical Fibre Design
The aim of this project is to develop the next generation of hollow core optical fibres (HCF) using the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). . Read more
Mid-infrared hollow-core fibre and laser development for environmental monitoring, non-invasive surgery and advanced manufacturing
In this project we will develop hollow-core optical fibres (HCFs) for mid-infrared laser delivery. HCFs offer a radically new solution for laser delivery as they guide light in a gas-filled core, instead of the glass in conventional optical fibres. . Read more
Optical Levitation in Hollow Core Fibres
This project will explore the radiation pressure of laser light, to levitate, guide and accelerate particles within novel hollow core fibres (HCFs), targeting both fundamental studies and new applications such as radiation sensing and hypervelocity particle acceleration. . Read more
Artificial Optical Nervous System
The aim of this project is to establish a new class of sensing system that is capable of mapping strain distribution at thousands of points using a single strand of optical fibre thinner than a human hair. Read more
Wavelength-flexible, single-frequency fibre lasers
This project will initially focus on developing, demonstrating, and characterising fibre laser sources and will subsequently aim to utilise the developed technology in a range of application areas. Read more