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Dr I Rousochatzakis, Prof J Betouras No more applications being accepted Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Loughborough United Kingdom Mathematics Physics

About the Project

The project goal is to investigate the phase diagram of microscopic models of frustrated magnets of current interest and explore signatures of spin liquidity. In such magnets, the microscopic interactions fail to select a unique minimum energy configuration and can thus evade long range magnetic ordering down to very low temperatures, opening the door for more exotic, spin-liquid phases with long-range entanglement and fractionalized excitations. Understanding the phenomenology of pertinent materials and their proximity to spin liquidity is indispensable for their future exploitation in quantum technologies and computing applications.

The project will provide opportunities to endeavour into a vibrant field of condensed matter, acquire expertise in numerical methods (such as Monte Carlo and Exact Diagonalization), and work on experimentally driven problems of current interest.

Supervisors

Primary supervisor: Dr Ioannis Rousochatzakis

Secondary supervisor: Prof Joseph Betouras

Entry requirements for United Kingdom

Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Physics or a closely related subject. A relevant Master’s degree and/or experience in Physics or Mathematics will be an advantage.

English language requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.

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How to apply

All applications should be made online at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/research/. Under programme name, select Physics. Please quote reference number: IR/PH/2022. Please note, due to funding restrictions the project is available for 1st April 2023 or 1st July 2023 start dates only.

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Funding Notes

UK fee
Fully funded full-time degree per annum
International fee
Part funded full-time degree per annum
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
The studentship is for 3 years and provides a tax-free stipend of £17,668 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus tuition fees at the UK rate.

Where will I study?

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