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239 research degree projects
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Physics and astronomy
Hybrid semiconductor quantum dots for tunable single-photon emitters
Perovskite quantum dots show great potential for tunable light emitters. In particular, they can be employed as single-photon emitters, which are key building blocks for quantum communication networks. This project will study the fundamental photophysics behind photon emission of perovskite semiconductor nanoparticles and develop new platforms for quantum technologies.
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Photonics and optoelectronics | Physics and astronomy
Detectors for topological quantum light
This project will develop detectors for topologically structured light at the few- and single-photon level, enabling applications in imaging, metrology, and telecommunications.
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Chemistry | Physics and astronomy
Optimal control design of matterwave interferometer laser pulses for inertial and magnetic sensing
Inhomogeneities degrade the performance of atom interferometers used for inertial and magnetic sensing. Optimal Control allows the design of laser pulse shapes that restore interferometer fidelity. This project will extend optimal control design beyond individual pulses to entire interferometer sequences and systems, and explore curious artefacts.
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Chemistry | Electronics and computer science
Algorithm development for molecular simulations on quantum computers
Dive into the fascinating world of quantum computing by developing new algorithms for molecular simulations and running your algorithms on actual quantum hardware. Your interest and background shapes the project with a focus on quantum chemistry inspired method development, algorithms enabling ultrafast dynamics, or error mitigation schemes. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Advanced lasers for quantum enhanced microscopy
This project will explore and develop advanced photon entangled source to realize quantum enhanced microscopy imaging application.
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Chemistry | Electronics and computer science
Next-generation ultrahigh density spin electronic devices
The aim of this project is to utilise state-of-the-art 3D lithography in combination with state of the art electrodeposition to realise magnetic nanowires with controllable “flying” domain wall qubits, paving the way towards a quantum computer based upon spin textures in 3D magnetic nanowires. -
Electronics and computer science | Engineering
Entanglement of frequency-distinct superconducting qubits through spatiotemporal Josephson metasurfaces
This project studies nonreciprocal entanglement between frequency-distinct superconducting qubits, enabled by spatiotemporal superconducting metasurfaces. -
Electronics and computer science | Engineering
Continuous-variable quantum key distribution with 5G technology integration
The objective of this project is to integrate quantum communication into emerging wireless networks, paving the way for a global quantum network in time for 6G. -
Electronics and computer science | Biological sciences | Medicine | Engineering
Quantum imaging of bioelectric signalling in colorectal cancer organoids
This project aims to investigate the bioelectric heterogeneity of colorectal cancer (CRC) and its correlation with bowel diseases and drug response, using quantum diamond microscopy (QDM).
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Electronics and computer science
Theoretical study of quantum techniques for reducing communication complexity in distributed systems
This project explores how quantum techniques can reduce communication complexity in distributed systems. It involves studying classical and random communication complexity theories, and applying quantum methods like entanglement and superposition.