Supervisory Team: Dr Yongmin Jung and Prof. David Richardson
Project description
Fibre lasers have no moving parts/mirrors in the light generating source and have emerged as the technology of choice for a wide range of industrial, medical and fundamental science applications.
The aim of the project is to develop new types of fibre lasers based on multicore fibre technology. Multicore fibre (MCF) amplifiers/lasers have multiple independent laser amplifier/laser channels in a single optical fibre and this can be a powerful platform for developing new types of laser having multiple laser outputs or operating at multiple wavelengths. During the project, various new MCF fibre laser concepts will be investigated covering both continuous wave and ultrashort (fs or ps) pulsed operation and several spatial beam shaping approaches will be studied/combined in addition. Furthermore, the project will explore coherent beam combination approaches based on MCF technology for high power laser applications in order to break through the current performance limits of single-mode, single-core fibre lasers. This could create big opportunities for the laser industry to optimize laser performance for particular light-matter interactions. For example, to maximize the efficiency of each pulse in laser-based material processing.
You’ll be part of the Pulsed Fibre Laser Group (~15-20 researchers) at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), and work in close collaboration with our academic and industrial partners to demonstrate the benefits of this new laser technology for applications in laser material processing and medical imaging.
If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Yongmin Jung, Email: [Email Address Removed], Phone: 023 8059 3141.
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5wygg6/professor-david-richardson#research
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5x5v8w/doctor-yongmin-jung#research
Entry Requirements
A very good undergraduate degree (at least a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent).
Closing date: Applications are accepted throughout the year and several start dates throughout the year are possible. Applications for the typical Sept./Oct. 2023 start should be received no later than 31 August 2023.
Funding: For UK students, Tuition Fees and a stipend of £20,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years.
How To Apply
Apply online: PhD Application | Research | University of Southampton. Select programme type (Research), 2023/24, Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering, next page select “PhD ORC (Full time)”. In Section 2 of the application form you should insert the name of the supervisor Yongmin Jung
Applications should include:
Curriculum Vitae
Two reference letters
Degree Transcripts/Certificates to date
For further information please contact: [Email Address Removed]
The Zepler Institute is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
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