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Quantum, Light and Matter Group

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Our research group examines the connections between physics, chemistry and engineering.

Part of Physics and astronomy

About

Our work aims to advance our fundamental understanding of quantum physics. Much of our research focuses on the themes of nanostructuring, optical control and quantum coherence. 

Our research covers the following areas: 

  • experimental foundations of quantum physics 
  • photonic quantum technology and quantum metrology 
  • hybrid polaritonics and ultrastrong light-matter interaction 
  • advanced materials, nanoscience, and light sources 

We occupy modern laboratories with the latest lasers and characterisation tools. The group also controls the nanomaterials rapid prototyping facility and has access to the University's modern nanofabrication facility. 

Research highlights

Putting quantum computing in the palm of your hand

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Physicists from the University of Southampton have secured investment for their ground-breaking, miniature quantum device.

People, projects and publications

People

Dr Idris Ajia

Research Fellow

Email: idris.ajia@soton.ac.uk

Address: B46, West Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

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Professor Ivette Fuentes Guridi

Professor of Physics

Dr Kai Sun

Senior Research Fellow

Email: k.sun@soton.ac.uk

Address: B53, West Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Dr Krzysztof Sawicki

Research Fellow in Polaritonics

Professor Malgosia Kaczmarek

Professor of Physics And Astronomy

Email: mfk@soton.ac.uk

Address: B46, West Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Dr Mansoor Nellikkal

Research Fellow

Dr Marcus Newton PhD, FInstP, FHEA

Associate Professor

Research interests

  • The development and use of lens-less imaging techniques such as Bragg coherent X-ray diffraction imaging (BCXDI) to study nanoscale quantum materials at X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) facilities such as Euro-XFEL and x-ray synchrotron facilities such as the Diamond Light Source.
  • Ab-initio molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of emergent phenomena in multi-functional quantum materials using high-performance computing facilities.
  • Materials development for the capture of light and ambient vibrational energy such as photovoltaic devices and piezoelectric mechanical recouperation devices that can potentially enable low-cost and innovative renewable sources of energy.

Accepting applications from PhD students

Email: m.c.newton@soton.ac.uk

Address: B46, West Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

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Mr Nicholas Klokkou

Research Fellow

Dr Oliver Trojak

Research Fellow in Quantum Optics

Email: o.trojak@soton.ac.uk

Address: B46, West Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

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Professor Otto Muskens

Professor of Physics

Research interests

  • Programmable photonic circuits using ultralow loss phase change materials.
  • Infrared metasurfaces for radiative cooling and defence applications.
  • Deep learning and AI enabled nanophotonic design.

Accepting applications from PhD students

Email: o.muskens@soton.ac.uk

Address: B46, West Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

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My research focusses on the interaction between light and matter at the nanoscale.
Professor Simone De Liberato
Professorial Fellow (Research)
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