DTC PHYS 16 - Precision spectroscopy of antihydrogen - investigating undetected differenced between matter and antimatter

Antimatter appears to be almost entirely absent from our Universe in contradiction of predictions based on the Standard Model of particle physics. We are investigating this conundrum by looking for hitherto undetected differenced between matter and antimatter by studying laboratory made and trapped antihydrogen in the ALPHA experiment at CERN. In this proposed project we are working on precision measurements of the 1S-2S transition in antihydrogen, a transition measured to 15 decimal places in hydrogen and therefore offering the most precise comparison of matter and antimatter possible.

Entry requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or an appropriate Master’s degree (with Merit). Informal enquiries are welcome by emailing the project supervisor.

For candidates whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. Please visit our website for a list of acceptable English language tests. We prefer candidates to have already met the English Language requirements at the point of application, although this is not a requirement.

How to apply

Visit our webpage for details - http://www.swansea.ac.uk/science/research/dtc/biosciences-projects-2018-19/

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