PhD Studentship: Optimal Control Methods for Strongly Coupled Spin Systems in Solid Materials

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Southampton, United Kingdom University of Southampton Full time

PhD Supervisor: Dr Marina Carravetta

Supervisory Team: Dr Marina Carravetta, Prof Ilya Kuprov, Dr Peter Wells

Project description: The University of Southampton is expanding its PhD research in the area of Quantum Technology Engineering. In addition to the research project outlined below you will receive substantial training in scientific, technical, and commercial skills.

Solid state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), a spectroscopy that uses magnetic moments associated with nuclear spin in a magnetic field, is a non-destructive, powerful technique for investigation of materials in a range of physical states and temperature regimes. However, as most quantum mechanical methods at the moment, it is very far from the sensitivity and accuracy that it could potentially have. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy of solid materials has low sensitivity when it deals with large nuclear spin systems, systems, i.e., for heteronuclear correlations or higher order multiple quantum excitation: our current ability to control nuclear spin dynamics is limited and many existing methods are highly inefficient.

In this project you will use quantum optimal control theory to design magnetic resonance methods with radically better performance, and demonstrate experimentally the new approaches. Applications will include gaining a better understanding of catalytic processes; for example using these advancements to follow hydrogen spillover processes on supported metal nanoparticles.

This project will develop skills and expertise in quantum theory, quantum control, supercomputing, microelectronics and magnetic fields, and nuclear magnetic resonance.

If you are interested, please contact the supervisor for more information: Marina Carravetta m.carravetta@soton.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

A very good undergraduate degree (at least a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent).

Closing date: 31 August 2024.

Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified.

Funding: We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students, including Bursaries and Scholarships.  For more information please visit PhD Scholarships | Doctoral College | University of Southampton  Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered.

How To Apply

Apply online: Search for a Postgraduate Programme of Study (soton.ac.uk). Select programme type (Research), Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, next page select “PhD iMR”. In Section 2 of the application form you should insert the name of the supervisor

Applications should include:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two reference letters
  • Degree Transcripts/Certificates to date

For further information please contact: feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk

The University of Southampton is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking to study part time. The University of Southampton takes personal circumstances into account, has onsite childcare facilities, is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered

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