Research projects within the areas of terahertz (THz) spectroscopy and high-resolution imaging, THz devices and optical spectroscopy are offered for 3rd year, 4th year, MSc and PhD students

Terahertz photonics at the nanoscale (PhD project)

Terahertz (THz) waves were utilised for sensing and imaging only recently. They are now used in scientific investigations, from studies of electron-hole interactions to the search for the origins of life in the universe. Present THz components however remain inefficient and costly, presenting an obstacle for widespread practical applications. At the same time, the architecture for future THz systems is open to improvements and modifications. In this project, we will exploit recent advances in nano photonics, and design, construct and demonstrate a THz imaging system capable of resolving objects much smaller than the THz wavelength.

Application for UCL EPSRC Landscape Award (UELA) studentships

Project details: Terahertz photonics at the nanoscale (Project ID: 2531bd1666)

Background: Article in Nano Letters

Examples of research projects

MSc module: Physics and Optics of nanostructures

Terahertz (THz) near-field microscopy

Terahertz waveguides

Organic electronics and two-photon excitation photo-luminescence spectroscopy