PhD positions available
Tuesday 12 February 2013
The theory group is located within the Advanced Technology Institute at the University of Surrey which consists of approximately 50 researchers working on topics including III-V and silicon based light emitters and detectors, light-matter interaction in microstructured photonic materials, quantum computing with superconducting qubits, spintronics, and energy efficient photonic devices. The group benefits from strong interaction between experimental and theoretical activities.
The group is currently seeking candidates for PhD positions in theory under the supervision of Dr Florescu or Dr Ginossar.
Topics available include
- Theoretical problems of non-equilibrium quantum dynamics in the context of circuit quantum electrodynamics
- Quantum control of superconducting qubits for quantum information processing
- Theoretical/computational quantum optics in periodic, quasi-periodic and disordered photonic structures with applications to novel types of optical cavities and waveguides
- Control of the thermal radiation through the use of microstructured photonic materials with applications to highly-efficient energy-conversion systems
- Enhanced quantum nonlinear effects in photonic band gap materials with applications to single-photon source, nonlinear wave mixing and resonantly enhanced optical transmission
A list of the proposed projects is available here, and for additional information about research in the theory and computation group see our webpage . In all cases the successful candidate will be encouraged to interact with experimentalists working on the implementation of quantum computing or advanced functionalities in photonic materials and devices.
The studentship includes tuition fees and a tax free maintenance grant of £13,750 p/a for 3 years (subject to satisfactory performance). Eligible candidates should have a First Class undergraduate degree or Distinction at Masters degree level in Physics or a closely related field. Enquiries should be directed to Dr Eran Ginossar (e.ginossar@surrey.ac.uk) or Dr Marian Florescu (m.florescu@surrey.ac.uk).
