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Quantum, Light and Matter Group

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

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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.

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People

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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Dr Patrick Ledingham PhD

Associate Professor

Email: p.ledingham@soton.ac.uk

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

Dr Silvia Motti

Lecturer

Professor Simone De Liberato

Professorial Fellow (Research)

Research interests

  • Ultrastrong cavity quantum electrodynamics
  • Mid-infrared nanophotonics
  • Foundations of quantum mechanics

Email: s.de-liberato@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

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

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

Dr Tim Freegarde

Senior Lecturer

Email: tim.freegarde@soton.ac.uk

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

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Dr Vanderli Laurindo Junior

Research Fellow

Professor Vasileios Apostolopoulos

Professor

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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