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PhD Studentship: Development of a Quantum Microwave Sensor for the Neutrino Mass Measurement (2023)

University of Sussex - Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies

Qualification Type: PhD
Location: Sussex, Brighton, Falmer
Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Funding amount: From £17,668 A tax-free bursary for living costs for three and a half years, annual value from October 22/23; a support grant for three and a half years of £1,250 per year for travel and attending conferences
Hours: Full Time
Placed On: 21st August 2023
Closes: 31st October 2023
Reference: MPS/2023/01
 

Development of a Quantum Microwave Sensor for the Neutrino Mass Measurement (2023)

PhD studentship in the Geonium Chip group, part of the Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies 

What you get

  • Fully-paid tuition fees for three and a half years, eventually extendable to four years.
  • A tax-free bursary for living costs for three and a half years. From October 22/23 this amounts to £17,668 per year.
  • A support grant for three and a half years of £1,250 per year for travel and attending conferences.

Type of award

Postgraduate Research

PhD project

About the project:

This PhD project will focus on the development of a Quantum Microwave Sensor for fundamental Physics applications, specifically for the planned future measurement of the neutrino mass using the novel Cyclotron Resonance Spectroscopy (CRES) technique. CRES can deliver the neutrino mass by measuring the microwave radiation emitted by the electrons resulting from tritium beta-decay. To achieve the needed accuracy, the CRES technique requires an ultra-accurate microwave sensor, which should be capable of detecting tiny signals of a few tens of microwave photons. At Sussex we are developing such a quantum microwave sensor using our novel “geonium chip” ion trap. This will use a trapped electron (so-called “geonium atom”) as the quantum microwave sensor. The geonium atom is capable of measuring the ultimate limit of single microwave photons and will allow for the CRES technique to reach its full potential. Further applications are Quantum Radar, Microwave Microscopy, and Quantum Microwave Imaging.

Skills and training:

The PhD candidate will work with an existing experimental cryogenic ion trap setup at the University of Sussex. They will receive training in ion trap technology, magnetic fields design with superconductors, cryogenics, RF electronics, microwave engineering, and quantum optics. There will also be opportunities to present work at international conferences, as the project involves international collaboration with world-class groups in fundamental physics and quantum technology, as well as private companies. 

Eligibility

Applicants must hold, or expect to hold, at least a UK upper second class degree (or non-UK equivalent qualification) in Physics, or a closely-related area, or else a lower second class degree followed by a relevant Master's degree.

If you are neither a UK national, nor a EU national with UK settled/pre-settled status, you will need to apply for a student study visa before admission.

This award is open to UK and ALL International students.

Deadline: 31 October 2023 23:45

How to apply

Apply through the University of Sussex on-line system, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

Select the PhD in Physics, with an entry date of September 2023.

In the Finance & Fees section, state that you wish to be considered for studentship no MPS/2023/01.

We advise early application as the position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant can be found.

Contact us

For practical questions about the progress of your on-line application or your eligibility, please contact mps-pgrsupport@sussex.ac.uk.

For academic questions please contact:
Dr Jose L. Verdu at j.l.verdu-galiana@sussex.ac.uk  

Timetable

Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. 

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