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European Network 'Thermodynamics in the quantum regime' Launched
The kick-off of a large-scale European network
for research in 'Thermodynamics in the Quantum Regime' was celebrated
in Brussels on Tues 30 April 2013. The successful proposal for one of the prestigious COST
network grants, funded by the ESF, was led by UCL's researcher Dr Janet Anders.
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Published: May 1, 2013 9:58:55 AM
Quantum Magic
In a recent STFC newsletter, UK news from CERN, Dr Stephen Hogan describes how he, and a team of international collaborators are investigating the properties of antimatter. The AEGIS experiment at the Antiproton Decelerator, in CERN has been designed to exploit techniques Stephen developed to accelerate antihydrogen atoms in excited states; to transport them and make beams suitable for measurements of the acceleration of antimatter in the Earth's gravitational field. More...
Published: Feb 14, 2013 12:14:34 PM
Evidence for a T-Shape Break-Up Pattern in the Triple Photoionization of Li
According to Wannier's law, when a single
photon is absorbed with energy just above the fragmentation threshold, the
electrons in a multi-electron atom break-up in the most symmetric way.
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Published: Feb 11, 2013 3:47:22 PM
Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Positron Physics
The Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Positron Physics (AMOPP) group explores many different topics and has both experimental and theoretical research programs in the following areas.
- Positron-, Positronium-, Electron-Collisions
- Ultracold Gases
- Ultrafast laser spectroscopy and Strong Laser Interactions
- Biological Physics and Optical Tweezers
- Theoretical Physics of Molecules and Quantum Systems
- Quantum Information
This research spans the range from the fundamental to the applied. We perform high precision measurements coupled with theoretical work, which are aimed at improving our understanding of fundamental processes. The applications of this improved understanding to areas as diverse as the development and structure of the universe, environmental change, and the behaviour of biological systems. To find out more about our current research activities and the group in general, please click on the links above.
We have a number of PhD studentships available.
