- Design of a doped glass/silica on silicon-based emitter
- Characterisation of the materials using electron microscopy and laser spectroscopic methods
- Design and building of an experimental setup to characterise single photon sources in the wavelength range >1500nm
- Demonstration of the presence of single photons through measurements
-
PhD Studentship: Real-Time Gas Sensing Using Terahertz Quantum-Cascade Lasers
Found in: beBee S2 UK - 3 days ago
University of Leeds Leeds, United Kingdom Full time, Fixed-Term/ContractThis project will develop fast detection systems to provide the first real-time gas sensing in the terahertz (THz) band of the electromagnetic spectrum. · The THz band lies between the infrared and microwave regions and represents a meeting between electronic and optical technolo ...
-
Serious Injury Lawyer
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 days ago
Themis Recruit Wakefield, United KingdomJob Description · Our client, a top 100 law firm, are seeking experienced lawyers to join their esteemed Serious Injury department. As an Investors In People platinum accredited firm, our clients are committed to high performance, emphasising trust, respect, openness and inclusio ...
-
Serious Injury Lawyer
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 days ago
Themis Recruit Wakefield, United KingdomOur client, a top 100 law firm, are seeking experienced lawyers to join their esteemed Serious Injury department. As an Investors In People platinum accredited firm, our clients are committed to high performance, emphasising trust, respect, openness and inclusion. · Our client a ...
-
Level 2 Legal Advisor
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 days ago
Minster Law Wakefield, United Kingdom Full timeJob description · This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top 100 law firm based in Wakefield. We are looking to hire Level 2 Legal Advisors - OIC to work within our Volume Claims Department · About Minster Law · We're a leading personal injury law firm that exists to creat ...
-
Level 3 Legal Advisor
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 days ago
Minster Law Wakefield, United Kingdom Full timeJob description · This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top 100 law firm based in Wakefield. We are looking to hire Level 3 Legal Advisors - OIC to work within our Volume Claims Department · About Minster Law · We're a leading personal injury law firm that exists to creat ...
-
Fee Earner
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 days ago
Minster Law Wakefield, United Kingdom Full timeJob description · This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top 100 law firm based in Wakefield. We are looking to hire Fee Earner – MOJ to work within our Volume Claims Department · About Minster Law · We're a leading personal injury law firm that exists to create outcomes t ...
-
Fee Earner
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 days ago
Minster Law Wakefield, United Kingdom Full timeJob description · This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top 100 law firm based in Wakefield. We are looking to hire Fee Earner – Non MOJ to work within our Volume Claims Department · About Minster Law · We're a leading personal injury law firm that exists to create outcom ...
-
Claims Handler
Found in: Jooble UK O C2 - 4 days ago
Zego Halifax, West Yorkshire, United KingdomWe're a commercial motor insurer on a mission to save people time and money. From nationwide taxi fleets to self-employed scooter delivery riders, our customers are our driving force. We're making insurance fairer and more human for every one of them. · When we started back in 2 ...
-
Claims Handler
Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 days ago
Zego Halifax, United KingdomAbout Zego · We're a commercial motor insurer on a mission to save people time and money. From nationwide taxi fleets to self-employed scooter delivery riders, our customers are our driving force. We're making insurance fairer and more human for every one of them. · When we start ...
-
Funded PhD Studentship in Semiconductor Epitaxy at the UK National Epitaxy Facility
Found in: beBee S2 UK - 1 day ago
University of Sheffield Sheffield, United Kingdom Full time, Fixed-Term/ContractThe EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility has a funded PhD studentship available for research and development in the epitaxy of semiconductor materials and devices. There are a broad range of research projects available for the successful applicants in areas such as quantum technology, ...
PhD Studentship: Solid-State Single Photon Sources for Quantum Sensing - Leeds, United Kingdom - University of Leeds
Description
Lead Supervisor's full name & email address
Professor Gin Jose –
Co-supervisor name(s)
Dr Almut Beige –
Project summary
Single photon sources are an important requirement for many quantum technology applications. For example, currently the most successful single photon sources are those produced using atom-cavity systems, quantum dots and colour centres in diamond crystals. They usually operate in the optical regime and are suitable for applications in quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing etc. However, room-temperature solid-state single photon sources which operate in the telecom wavelength regime and do not require cryogenic cooling systems are still difficult to realise. The objective of this project is to theoretically and experimentally investigate materials that can produce single photons in the near-infrared wavelength regime nm) where there is lots of interest, especially for applications in quantum communication and quantum sensing. The materials investigated will include rare earth-doped materials that can be prepared using a laser-based manufacturing process or chemical methods. A key challenge for long-term applications of photonic qubits is the capability to generate large numbers of single photons with identical quantum properties. Increasing the level of indistinguishability of single photons optically requires designing and fabricating advanced photonic circuits and setting up experiments to test and verify them. As a first application, the single photon source will be used to test such a device. In addition, we will consider bio-sensing applications. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with the Leeds spinout company NIQS Tech. Ltd.
The project will be multidisciplinary with a combination of theoretical quantum optics and experimental photonics components. It will involve developing the theoretical framework for the generation of single photon on a substrate surface doped with rare earth ions. Early collaborative work in related research has already been carried out and some of it is currently being published [N. Furtak-Wells, B. Dawson, T. Mann, G. Jose and A. Beige, arXiv: , B. Dawson, N. Furtak-Wells, T. Mann, G. Jose and A. Beige, Front. Photon. 2, ]. A laser plasma-based doping process developed by the supervisor's research group [J. Chandrappan Sci. Rep. 5, , J. Chandrappan , Optical Materials Express 5, ] is the underlying method that will be utilised to carry out the preparation of materials for the preparation of the single photon source. In addition, the project requires further surface photonic circuit design, fabrication using femtosecond lasers, and clean room processing to achieve the ability to realise indistinguishable photon sources. The experimental plan in the first phase of the project will involve the following components:
In the second phase, the student will study the application of the source such as single photon sources for non-invasive biosensing, e.g., for non-invasive glucose biosensing that NIQS Technology Ltd is pursuing. The objective is to develop a platform sensor technology that can be utilised for the sensing of a range of biomarkers and biomolecules.
Please state your entry requirements plus any necessary or desired background
First or Upper Second Class UK Bachelor (Honours) or equivalent
Subject Area
Materials Science, Quantum Physics
£19,237 per year for 3.5 years