United Kingdom Landscape
University of Sheffield Logo

University of Sheffield

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Apply Now for Free
About

Quantum Photonics and Nanomaterials at University of Sheffield at Main

This course teaches students about aspects of quantum physics that are paving the way for quantum technologies. Students will learn the fundamental properties of light and matter, and how they interact with each other. This includes learning how semiconductors are used in electronic and optoelectronic devices, ranging from nanophotonic circuits, and micro- and nano-sources of quantum light, to photovoltaic solar cells.

By formulating complex equations that describe the theory, and seeing how it’s put into practice with experiments in the lab, students will develop expertise that can be applied to some of the biggest challenges in science and technology, from new semiconductor nanostructures and 2D materials to building an optical quantum computer. Students will also learn how their specialist knowledge can be applied in the computing, electronics and telecommunications industries.

The biggest part of the degree is the research project. Possible topics include:

  • theory of quantum optical information processing
  • spin phenomena in semiconductor nanostructures
  • integrated photonic structures for QIP
  • novel atomically thin 2D materials for optoelectronic applications
  • nonlinear and hybrid-light matter phases in photonic geometries
  • perovskites and organic semiconductor for photovoltaics
  • organic sensor devices
  • physics of polymer crystallisation

Students will also complete a research training program, and there are optional modules to choose from including quantum mechanics, magnetic resonance, soft condensed matter, biological physics and statistical physics.

Level Masters
Discipline Sciences
Duration 12 months
Intakes Jan, Sep
Application Fees GBP 0
Tuition Fees GBP 24400
Campus Main
Make your Study Abroad Dream Come True

Connect with Expert!

Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 88
PTE 61
Duolingo Not Required / Waiver
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 73%

Rankings
QS Ranking 96
Times Higher Education 114
ARWU 125
Webometrics --
QS Ranking

QS Quacquarelli Symonds is the world’s leading provider of services, analytics, and insight to the global higher education sector, whose mission is to enable motivated people anywhere in the world to fulfil their potential through educational achievement, international mobility, and career development.

THE Ranking

THE (Times Higher Education) has been providing trusted performance data on universities for students and their families, academics, university leaders, governments and industry, since 2004. We create university rankings to assess university performance on the global stage and to provide a resource for readers to understand the different missions and successes of higher education institutions.

Shanghai Ranking

The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) was first published in June 2003 by the Center for World-Class Universities (CWCU), Graduate School of Education (formerly the Institute of Higher Education) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, and updated on an annual basis

Webometrics Ranking

The "Webometrics Ranking of World Universities" is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab, a research group belonging to the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), the largest public research body in Spain. CSIC is among the first basic research organizations in Europe. The CSIC consisted in 2006 of 126 centers and institutes distributed throughout Spain.

Get up to ₹75 Lakhs for
Study Abroad Education Loan

Single Application for 10+ Banks
Quick Sanction within 3 days
Zero Service Fees
No-Collateral Required
Scholarships
The Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards by University of Sheffield for International Students
Campuses
Renowned Alumnis
Placements
Landmark Outline