Program Overview

Introduction to Condensed Matter and Photonics

The Condensed Matter and Photonics (CMP) research area is part of the Physics and Astronomy research programmes, offering MPhil and PhD studies. This programme brings together scientists with complementary skills to share knowledge and resources, providing a focus and direction for the future of physics research and training for the next generation.

Research Areas

The CMP group operates at the intersection of fundamental physics and device concept development, measuring fundamental optical and electrical processes in organic and inorganic semiconductor and metallic (nano) structures. This enables advances in understanding light-matter interactions, charge transport, theory development and verification, novel device concepts, and high-sensitivity photometric and spectroscopic instruments. The group's research activity can be subdivided into the following themes:

• Photonics & Biophotonics
• Quantum Materials & Devices
• Nanoscale Science & Technology
• Theory & Computational Physics
• Imaging, Sensors & Instrumentation

Facilities and Capabilities

The group is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, including two class 1000 cleanrooms for device and test structure fabrication. They have extensive experimental and theoretical capabilities, including world-leading material, device fabrication, and characterization techniques invented within the group.

Programme Information

For details on the programme structure, entry requirements, and application process, please refer to the Physics and Astronomy programme information.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary depending on the student's country of origin:

• Students from the UK: refer to the latest information on postgraduate fees
• Students from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland: refer to the latest information on postgraduate fees
• International students: refer to the latest information on postgraduate fees

Funding and Studentships

The university offers various funding opportunities, including PhD studentships and projects. These are available for students to pursue their research interests within the CMP group.