Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

Welcome to Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics research at Sussex University

Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics research at Sussex University is devoted to the study of fundamental physics and quantum effects using the techniques of atomic and laser physics. Based at the University of Sussex, this group is part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Quantum Field Theory in AMO

Dr Claudia Eberlein

Find out more about Quantum Field Theory in AMO

Electrons in Quantum Circuits

Dr Jose Verdu Galiana

Find out more about Electrons in Quantum Circuits

Trapped Ultracold Atoms

Theoretical Quantum Optics

Prof Barry Garraway

Find out more about Trapped Ultracold Atoms

Find out more about Theoretical Quantum Optics

Molecular Physics Laboratory

Single-Ion Cavity-QED

Dr Matthias Keller

Find out more about Physics of Molecular Ions
Find out more about Single-Ion Cavity-QED

Ion Quantum Technology

Dr Winfried Hensinger

Find out more about Ion Quantum Technology

Open positions: lectureships and chair

Status: positions are nearly all filled and we expect to announce our new appoinments shortly.

Frontiers of Quantum Technology MSc

Find out more about this new MSc which started in 2011

Contact us

Department of Physics & Astronomy
School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Pevensey II Building
University of Sussex
Falmer
BRIGHTON
BN1 9QH
England

Tel:   +44 (0)1273 678557 (Sally Church, secretary - x 8557 within Uni.)

SEPnet

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We are a member of SEPnet (South East Physics Network), a partnership of six Physics departments in the South East of England, working together to advance and sustain Physics as a strategically important subject for the UK economy and its science base in the region.