Electrons, Cold Atoms & Quantum Circuits (888F3)

15 credits, Level 7 (Masters)

Spring teaching

Topics covered include:

• Penning trapping of ions
• the continuous Stern-Gerlach effect and measurement of the spin
• applications including tests of QED and quantum technology with trapped electrons
• Ioffe-Pritchard trapping of neutral atoms
• basics of Bose-Einstein condensation
• matter wave interferometry in atom chips.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Astrophysics MPhys
• Physics (Quantum Technology) (research placement) MPhys
• Physics (Quantum Technology) MPhys
• Physics (research placement) MPhys
• Physics (with an industrial placement year) MPhys
• Physics MPhys
• Physics with Astrophysics MPhys
• Physics with Data Science MPhys
• Theoretical Physics MPhys