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We have 71 Theoretical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
Theoretical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
We have 71 Theoretical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
Combining high power lasers and relativistic electron beams to explore radiation, matter, and antimatter in strong fields
New high power laser facilities around the world are creating pulses of light with unprecedented electric and magnetic field strengths. Read more
Accessing attosecond timescales – controlling the microbunching instability in Free Electron Lasers
In collaboration with our partners in the Cockcroft Institute of Accelerator Science and Technology, the accelerator physics group in the department of physics at the University of Lancaster is inviting applications for a PhD studentship which will commence in September 2025. Read more
Emergent Properties of Large Databases
The emergence of unusual or unexpected distributions in large data samples has resulted in some well-known laws, which includes Zipf’s Law in textual analysis [1], the Pareto distribution in the measurement of wealth [2], Benford’s Law in the distribution of first digits in real-world measurements [3], and Chargaff’s Second Parity Rule in genetics [4]. Read more
Designing optimal strategies for controlling complex quantum systems
AI_CDT_DecisionMaking. Details. Introduction. Complex processes, such as chemical reactions or financial markets, are challenging to predict due to vast data requirements, temporal correlations, and sensitivity to initial conditions [1]. Read more
[STFC Studentship] Using numerical relativity to model gravitational waves from binary black holes
Numerical solutions of the Einstein equations for the last orbits and merger of two black holes are essential to model the gravitational-wave signal from such systems, which are the prime source for gravitational-wave observations with Advanced LIGO and Virgo. Read more
Goal Driven Learning of Quantum Chemical Energy Surfaces using Multi-Fidelity Bayesian Optimization
AI_CDT_DecisionMaking. Details. Perhaps the most important task in computational materials modelling is efficient sampling of the complex interatomic potential energy surface (PES), dictated by chemical formula unit, and relative orientation of those species [1]. Read more
Experimental study of tunable fibre-optic and semiconductor optical frequency combs
Applications are invited for a three-year Postgraduate studentship, supported by the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies at Aston University. . Read more
Path Integral Sampling of Thermal Neutrons (PISTN)
Research Group:
Condensed matter and materials physics
Tomorrow's functional and quantum materials require nanoscale-focused characterisation tools, both experimental and theoretical. Read more
Laboratory Neutron Star Analogues – Using Terrestrial Low-temperature Condensates to Understand Cosmic Superfluidity
Formed in the supernova explosions of massive stars, neutron stars are compact remnants that exhibit extreme gravity, ultra-high densities, fast rotation, and strong magnetic fields. Read more
Uncovering the Nature of Hidden Neutron Star Interiors with Computational Fluid Dynamics
Formed in the supernova explosions of massive stars, neutron stars are compact remnants that exhibit extreme gravity, ultra-high densities, fast rotation, and strong magnetic fields. Read more
Gamma-ray bursts and the interstellar medium
Three Key Points. GRBs are the most energetic events in the Universe and are being detected in every increasing numbers. They provide an interesting new way to probe the interstellar material in galaxies. Read more
Gravitational Waves from Neutron Star Binaries
Gravitational waves from colliding neutron stars provide a unique opportunity for probing the properties of ultra-dense matter and fundamental interactions in extreme regimes. Read more
Physics and astrophysics of black hole collisions
Position. Coalescences of two black holes are the most powerful cosmic events happening throughout the Universe. Their dynamics sources the strongest gravitational fields experimentally accessible, and gives rise to violent space-time deformations known as gravitational waves. Read more
Source Modelling and Compact Binaries
Compact binaries, consisting of pairs of black holes or neutron stars, are extremely powerful sources of gravitational radiation. Read more
Optical forces in skyrmionic beams
Optical forces in skyrmionic beams. A world-class environment for your research degree. The School of Physics is offering a portfolio of PhD Scholarships across all its world-class research groups. Read more