Nonlinear classical and quantum optics in lithium niobate photonic nano-wires, arrays and circuits

Lithium Niobate (LN) is a nonlinear crystal that offers excellent optical transparency and one of the strongest second-order nonlinearities in the infrared and visible range. With recent developments in nano-fabrication, LN photonic nano-wires of cross-sections below 1um2 became in focus of intensive theoretical and experimental research. Such nano-wires enable development of ultra-compact and highly efficient photonic integrated devices and circuits, including on-chip integrated single photon sources and quantum circuits.

This project will focus on theoretical and numerical studies of nonlinear classical and quantum effects, including generation of entangled photons and studies of many-photon quantum coherence effects, in Lithium Niobate photonic nano-wires and circuits based on them. There will be an opportunity to collaborate with research teams working on nano-fabrication and performing experimental studies of LN nano-structures.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Andrey Gorbach ([Email Address Removed])

Formal applications should be made via the University of Bath’s online application form for a PhD in Physics:
https://www.bath.ac.uk/samis/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=RDUPH-FP01&code2=0012

More information about applying for a PhD at Bath may be found here:
http://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/how-to-apply-for-doctoral-study/