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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Oxford
Full Time
OCT
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Oxford
Full Time
OCT
3 years
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About the course: The DPhil in Atmospheric and Laser Physics (ALP) is a research-based course of three to four years in duration. Research in atomic and laser physics involves some of the most rapidly developing areas of physical science and ranges from the fundamental physics of quantum systems to interdisciplinary application of lasers. This course is hosted by the Atmospheric and Laser Physics sub-department, one of six sub-departments of the Department of Physics. The sub-department researches the interaction of light and matter over an enormous range of conditions, from high-energy plasmas created by the most powerful lasers in the world, to the coherent manipulation of single quantum particles for implementing quantum information processing, to the creation of exotic states of quantum matter such as Bose-Einstein condensation. Research in atomic and laser physics (ALP) involves some of the most rapidly developing areas of physical science and ranges from the fundamental physics of quantum systems to interdisciplinary application of lasers. The ALP sub-department provides a detailed timetable and syllabus list for the graduate class. Topics covered include: basic light-matter interaction, photonics and quantum optics, laser-plasma interactions, quantum information processing and communication, trapped particles and quantum gases, high energy density science. Some subjects, such as laser-plasma interactions and high energy density science, are taught across a number of sub- departments. You will also have the opportunity to follow courses taught at other departments across the Maths, Physics and Life Sciences division. Whilst working on your research project you will engage in a thorough skills training programme which includes a range of workshops and seminars in transferable skills, generic research skills and specific research techniques. There are also numerous seminars and lectures held in the department by local and visiting physicists, and you will be provided with many opportunities to meet experts in various fields. There will also be opportunity for you to present your work at both formal and informal conferences, seminars and colloquia.
As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the equivalent of the following UK qualifications or their equivalent: a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in physics, mathematics or related fields. The equivalent of a UK four-year integrated MPhys or MSci is typically required. Bachelor's degrees with a minimum four years' standard duration may also satisfy the entry requirements. Entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree or the equivalent. In exceptional cases, the requirement for a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours can be alternatively demonstrated by a graduate masters degree or substantial directly-related professional or research experience. For applicants with a bachelor's degree from the USA, the minimum overall GPA that is normally required to meet the undergraduate-level requirement is 3.5 out of 4.0.
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£10,070 per year
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£33,370 per year
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£33,370 per year
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