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Heriot-Watt University Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 13 Heriot-Watt University Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 13 Heriot-Watt University Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Distributed gamma dosimetry with fibre-optic cables (Cavendish Nuclear and University of Strathclyde)
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CDT in Applied Photonics
This project will develop fibre-optic sensors for remote, distributed gamma dosimetry. The aim is to use state-of-the-art approaches in sensor hardware and software development to produce a measurement system which can distinguish between gamma ray energies over a high measurement range. Read more
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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Optical communications in challenging environments (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)
Research Group:
CDT in Applied Photonics
Visible light communication is an emerging field that is likely to form a key strand of the next generations of communications protocols offering increased bandwidth compared to radio frequency (RF) comms, license-free operation, and, in some situations, increased security. Read more
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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Next generation long range laser rangefinders based on single photon detectors and new laser technologies (Thales and Heriot-Watt University)
Research Group:
CDT in Applied Photonics
Laser Rangefinders are a key element of modern sensor systems and can range up to 20km with an accuracy of less than 1m. Thales UK produced the first in-service laser rangefinder in 1965, just a few years after the invention of the laser, and have been designing and manufacturing laser systems ever since. Read more
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Doctor of Engineering (EngD): Laser sensing and ranging systems based on novel laser sources in mid- and long- infrared spectral regions (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)
Research Group:
CDT in Applied Photonics
This project will address the urgent requirement for new photonics tools to police stricter greenhouse gases (GHG) emission standards. Read more
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Sample-adaptive smart microscopy (Cairn Research and University of Glasgow)
Research Group:
CDT in Applied Photonics
3D timelapse microscope imaging of biological samples is revolutionising biology, unlocking the ability to directly witness events such as cell-cell interactions whose location in time and space cannot be predicted in advance. Read more
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy to improve the delivery of radiotherapy in 3D tumour models
Research Group:
CDT in Applied Photonics
Radiotherapy is the most commonly used, and most effective, non-surgical treatment for cancer. However, not all tumors are equally susceptible to radiotherapy e.g. Read more
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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Development of compact remote gas detection devices using chip-scale deep ultra-violet light-emitting diodes and single photon detectors (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)
Research Group:
CDT in Applied Photonics
The project is focused on developing new sensor technology for Hydrogen. an increasingly important - yet notoriously difficult to detect – molecule. Read more
Laser Astrocomb Development for the Extremely Large Telescope (EPS2022/24)
When construction is completed by the end of the decade, the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) will be the world's largest telescope. Read more
Title: Airborne Quantum Key Distribution and Free-Space Optical Communications. Simulations and experimental verifications for practical quantum communications, including investigations into event-driven detection and processing algorithms.
Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure encryption key sharing protocol that addresses potential vulnerabilities in encryption key sharing and encrypted data storage. Read more
Semiconductor single‑photon detection (EPS2022/20)
We are offering a four year fully funded PhD position in semiconductor single‑photon detector design and characterisation for quantum circuitry and LIDAR applications. Read more
Quantum-enhanced imaging in extreme environments (EPS2022/19)
The Single‑Photon Group at Heriot‑Watt University offer a four-year fully funded PhD position examining aspects of single‑photon and quantum‑enhanced imaging. Read more
Next generation components for quantum communications (EPS2022/18)
The Single‑Photon Group at Heriot‑Watt University offer a four year fully funded PhD position examining aspects of quantum communications, including quantum amplifiers and quantum random number generators. Read more
Underwater single-photon depth imaging (EPS2022/12)
This PhD project aims to investigate novel single‑photon detector arrays for underwater single‑photon depth imaging. The successful candidate will investigate different single-photon technologies to obtain three-dimensional images in several underwater environments. Read more
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