PhD in Quantum Optomechanics: Nonlinear Mechanical States

University of Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

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Job summary

University of Exeter invites applications for a 3.5-year PhD studentship focused on nanomechanical systems for quantum information processing and quantum-enhanced sensing. The project targets suspended graphene resonators integrated with superconducting microwave cavities and nonlinear optomechanical coupling.

The student will build theoretical and computational models, exploring device geometry, quality factors and coupling strengths to achieve non-classical mechanical states with potential

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical and numerical models of device dynamics.
• Investigate nonlinear optomechanical interactions and device design rules.
• Analyze parasitic couplings, heating, dissipation and decoherence in graphene nanodevices.

Job description

University of Exeter invites applications for a 3.5-year PhD studentship focused on nanomechanical systems for quantum information processing and quantum-enhanced sensing. The project targets suspended graphene resonators integrated with superconducting microwave cavities and nonlinear optomechanical coupling.

The student will build theoretical and computational models, exploring device geometry, quality factors and coupling strengths to achieve non-classical mechanical states with potential