Development, control and interferometric characterization of cryogenic test masses and suspensions composed of crystalline silicon.The new Glasgow 10 m Cryogenic Interferometry Facility aims to combine these strengths to develop novel interferometry hardware and techniques for future detectors. Our institute has broad expertise in precision interferometry, suspended optics, cryogenics, and novel materials with reduced thermal noise, all critical technologies for 3G interferometers. A host of new interferometry hardware is required to enable this leap forward in performance. The sensitivity of third-generation detectors like the Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer will surpass that of existing facilities by more than an order of magnitude. The group is also involved in the space-based LISA mission as well as data analysis and astrophysical interpretation of observations within the LIGO Scientific Collaboration.Ī prospective student could choose to work on one of the following areas: The main experimental areas of research are: precision novel interferometric techniques and the development of systems of ultra low mechanical loss for the suspensions of mirror test masses. The work of the Institute for Gravitational Research is concentrated on analysing gravitational-wave signals, and using these unique observations to discover the properties of black holes, neutron stars and the Universe itself. Glasgow is also one of the friendliest cities to live in. Postgraduate students benefit from enrolment in the Scottish Graduate School in Physics. Research in Glasgow brings together topics from the forefront of experimental, theoretical and computational science. The graduate school has more information on how to apply for a PhD. Deadlines vary for different scholarships: the College Scholarship (open to all) has a deadline of 31 January, and we typically start to consider the applicant pool following this deadline.
Most of our postgraduate students are funded by STFC (the number of places varies each year), and other scholarships are potentially available. You can contact us using the details at the bottom of the page or talk to our members directly. Interested in a PhD in physics? Please talk to us - we are always happy to show people around the group and answer any questions you might have about postgraduate studies.
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