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

People, projects and publications

People

Professor Otto Muskens

Professor of Physics

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Otto

Email: o.muskens@soton.ac.uk

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

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Doctor Patrick Ledingham PhD

Associate Professor

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Email: p.ledingham@soton.ac.uk

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

Professor Pavlos Lagoudakis

Professor of Physics & Astronomy

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Email: pavlos.lagoudakis@soton.ac.uk

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

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Doctor Silvia Motti

Lecturer

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Professor Simone De Liberato

Professorial Fellow (Research)

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Email: s.de-liberato@soton.ac.uk

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

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Doctor Stella Harrison

Doctoral Prize Research Fellow

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Email: stella.harrison@soton.ac.uk

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

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Mr Tiberius-Stefan Georgescu

SRA in Macroscopic Quantum Physics

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Email: t-s.georgescu@soton.ac.uk

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

Doctor Tim Freegarde

Senior Lecturer

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Email: tim.freegarde@soton.ac.uk

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

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Mr Vanderli Laurindo Junior

Sn Research Asst in Quantum Light Source

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Professor Vasileios Apostolopoulos

Professor

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Email: v.apostolopoulos@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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