Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford
Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford
Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford
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PhysicsAtomic and Laser Physicswww.physics.ox.ac.ukMathematical, Physical and Life Sciencesϐϐ Key FactsMain Areas <strong>of</strong>Research InterestsResearch ProgrammesEntry RequirementsEnglish LanguageRequirementsFunding/Awardswww.physics.ox.ac.uk/al/research/al/DPhilA minimum <strong>of</strong> an upper second-classundergraduate degree in a four year<strong>University</strong> physics course in the UK or theequivalentStandard levelResearch Council studentships areavailable either for specific projects orthrough our Doctoral Training accountNumber <strong>of</strong> Applicants Research degrees 50-70Number <strong>of</strong>Research degrees 12-16Places OfferedApplication Deadlines 21 November 2008, 23 January 2009and 13 March 2009Overseas candidates wishing to beconsidered for <strong>University</strong> scholarshipsshould apply to the <strong>University</strong> not laterthan 23 JanuaryContact for Enquiries Head <strong>of</strong> Sub-Department+44 (0) 1865 272254algraduate@physics.ox.ac.ukϐϐResources AvailableSee our website at:www.physics.ox.ac.uk/research/graduate/induction.htmϐϐAcademic Staff Pr<strong>of</strong>ileswww.physics.ox.ac.uk/al/people/index.htmϐϐResearch ProgrammesDPhil in Atomic and Laser PhysicsResearch in the Department involves some <strong>of</strong> the most rapidlydeveloping areas <strong>of</strong> physical science and ranges from thefundamental physics <strong>of</strong> quantum systems to interdisciplinaryapplication <strong>of</strong> lasers. The themes include the following using bothexperiment and theory:|| Quantum computation|| Quantum cryptography|| Quantum chaos|| Quantum memories|| Optical manipulation <strong>of</strong> cold atoms and molecules|| Ultra-cold matter; Bose-Einstein condensations|| Optical lattices and quantum simulations|| Ions traps and entanglement|| Non-linear optics|| Cavity quantum electrodynamics|| Quantum optics|| High-intensity laser interactions|| Ultra-fast X-ray science|| Laser-plasma science|| Attosecond optics|| Optical metrology and precision spectroscopy|| Fundamental tests <strong>of</strong> QED|| Femtosecond combs|| EPR and NMR for QIPA list <strong>of</strong> current projects can be found at:www.physics.ox.ac.uk/al/2008ResearchProjects.htmϐϐRelated Programmes AvailableThere are collaborative research programmes in the area <strong>of</strong>quantum information processing with the Department <strong>of</strong>Materials, Mathematics and Computer Science. Students also takepart in research activities at RAL, NPL, several UK and overseasUniversities.ϐϐCollegesAlmost all colleges accept applications from candidates wishingto undertake research in physics. In addition some colleges <strong>of</strong>fersome awards specifically for physics research students, forexample see:www.physics.ox.ac.uk/research/graduate/scholarships.htm70LLEnquiries:algraduate@physics.ox.ac.ukHow to apply: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/
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