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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Quantum Optics Professors and Supervisors in Australia
Professors in quantum optics in australia
149 professors found
University of Queensland
Australia
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Terahertz Spectroscopy
Quantum Optics
Optical Physics
Australian National University
Australia
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Optics
Photonic
Optical Physics
Australian National University
Australia
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Photonic
Exciton Physics
Optical Physics
University of Western Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Particle Physics
Astroparticle Physics
Theoretical Physics
Electron-phonon Interaction
Has grant
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Photonic
Optical Physics
Non-hermitian Systems
Australian National University
Australia
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Physics
Photonic
Optical Physics
Exciton Physics
Griffith University
Australia
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Computing
Quantum Electronics
Non-hermitian Systems
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Photonic
Quantum Electronics
Semiconductor Physics
University of Western Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Particle Physics
Astrophysics
Astroparticle Physics
Theoretical Physics
Electron-phonon Interaction
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Living costs in Australia
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | Australia |
|---|---|
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | A$34.1k $22,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | A$1.9k $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | A$1.1k $700/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | A$4.5k $2,880/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Research Interests
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Universidad de Sevilla
Spain
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Electronics
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Department of Physics Pusan National University Geumjeong‐Gu Busan 46241 South Korea
South Korea
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Optics
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