Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
PhD
In Belfast City
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PhD
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Location
Belfast city (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
4 Years
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Overview: Major developments include: Strong field laser interactions with atoms and molecules, especially attosecond and free-electron-laser sources Quantum information processing, quantum optics, and quantum thermodynamics Antimatter interactions with atoms and molecules, especially the role of vibrational Feshbach resonances Electron scattering by very complex targets such as the iron peak elements, of considerable importance in astrophysics, and by Rydberg atoms Quantum many-body physics, ultracold atomic systems, and simulation of their features Foundations of quantum mechanics RESEARCH STRENGTHS Atomic data for astrophysics and fusion research Atomic many-body theory Atomic structure and properties Collisions of electrons, photons, positrons, ions and atoms with ions, atoms and molecules Multiphoton processes, including multiphoton ionisation, harmonic generation, and ultra-fast (multi-)electron dynamics induced by attosecond pulses Quantum information theory, quantum many-body systems, quantum statistical mechanics, and quantum theory on light-matter interaction Share this course Share "Studying at CTAMOP is giving me new opportunities that have shaped my development over the past year, and is helping me to develop in a full-fledged way. Although I am interested in work within academia, I know that, by the end of my PhD, I will be prepared for any professional environment requiring the analytical/technical skills, including organisational and time-management ones, that I am acquiring." Brendan Reid
2nd year CTAMOP PhD student
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About this course
A research degree offers you the opportunity to develop your research skills and prove yourself as a researcher. Queen's is committed to the enhancement of research training and teaching and offers postgraduate research opportunities across all fields of study. The following postgraduate research study routes for this subject area are: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Master of Philosophy (MPhil) ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class...
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Subjects
- GCSE Physics
- Systems
- Mechanics
- Astrophysics
- Simulation
- Thermodynamics
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Special Features
- Development of major computer packages used by scientists throughout the world to study atomic and molecular processes and their applications and simulate quantum many-body physics.
- Large group in theoretical atomic, molecular and optical physics worldwide.
- Leadership-level, high-performance computing; grid-computing applications.
- Strong international collaborative research links.
- World-leading expertise in the simulation and manipulation of quantum many-body systems and the implementation of protocols for quantum information processing in discrete and continuous variable systems.
- Pioneering work in the burgeoning field of quantum technologies and quantum thermodynamics.
Last updated 03.11.15
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Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics