Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 240 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

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PhD in Spin-mechanical coupling towards quantum sensing

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Local mechanical deformation has profound impacts in a range of areas. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Bayliss, Prof MV Vassalli

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Ultrafast multidimensional microscopy to study materials under strong light-matter coupling

Politecnico di Milano Department of Physics

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join our research team working on a cutting-edge project funded by the European Research Council (ERC) in the framework of the ERC Starting grant ULYSSES. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Maiuri

19 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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New concepts and advanced materials for quantum nanophotonics

University of Sheffield Department of Physics and Astronomy

Research Group: Inorganic Semiconductors

After the discovery of two-dimensional (2D) atomically thin carbon crystal, graphene, a very large family of layered 2D “van der Waals materials” came to light, called after the van der Waals forces holding together their atomic planes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Tartakovskii

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Organometallic and Lanthanide Complexes for Upconversion Luminescence

University of Southampton Chemistry

PhD Supervisor. Richard C. Knighton. Project Overview. The aim of the project is to work on state-of-the-art heteropolymetallic architectures (organometallic transition-metal and lanthanide complexes) in the area of two-photon molecular upconversion luminescence, for application as novel bioimaging probes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Knighton

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Inspection of nuclear fusion components in high temperature using laser induced ultrasound phase arrays

University of Strathclyde Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

This PhD project will face the challenges of ultrasonic imaging of nuclear fusion components using lasers to generate and detect ultrasound, remotely and in a series of environmental conditions with respect to temperature for the first time. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Stratoudaki, Prof S.G. Pierce

30 September 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Advanced laser diagnostics investigating the fluid mechanics of primary breakup

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Efficient spray atomization plays a notable role in society, ranging from effective medical delivery, to product manufacturing, to cleaner propulsion systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Peterson

5 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Chemical Physics - Cryo-single molecule spectroscopy to observe quantum behaviour in molecules

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

This PhD will be based in the Hedley Single Molecule Lab at the University of Glasgow and will focus on using cutting-edge optical techniques to measure… Read more

Supervisor: Dr GH Hedley

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Ultrafast Quantum Dynamics in Next-generation Energy Materials

University of Warwick Department of Chemistry

Start date. October 2024 (some flexibility). Duration. 3.5 years. Deadline. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the post is filled. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Pandya

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Single-photon systems for environmental sensing

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

This project aims to investigate the use of novel single-photon detectors for remote environmental sensing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RT Tobin, Prof G Buller

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Chemistry - Amorphous Aggregates and Non-Classical Crystal Nucleation

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

You are invited to apply for a fully funded 3.5 year PhD position in the School of Chemistry, available to start on 1 October 2024 in the Ultrafast/slow Chemical Physics group at the University of Glasgow (https://www.wijnne.com/), with the aim to understand the role of amorphous structures in crystal nucleation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Wynne

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Measurement and Simulation of Laser-Metal Interactions

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Metal components subject to high energy laser and directed energy beams can suffer catastrophic failure. Understanding and predicting the interactions between lasers and metallic structures is thus critical to protecting people and equipment. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Robson

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Single-photon depth imaging under extreme conditions

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

This PhD project will examine single-photon imaging in a number of extreme environments, including thorough atmospheric obscurants, scattering media and in extreme low-light environments. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Buller, Dr RT Tobin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Quantum enabled synchronised radar network

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

The objective of this thesis is to realise a quantum-enabled synchronised radar network with multiple nodes. Such a radar network will allow an understanding of the presence and location of any flying object in the space of interest together with real time updates of that knowledge. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Singh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sr optical clock with continuous operation

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

We are building a setup with novel research into physics and engineering identified by applications to ultimately achieve the next level of integration and practical usability. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Singh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Industrial PhD project: Design and build of novel scientific instrumentation

University of Surrey School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) is the primary technique employed to determine the chemical composition and chemical state of material surfaces, with an analysis depth of approximately 5 nm. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Baker, Prof J F Watts

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 240 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 240 Optical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

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