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Quantum Optics Professors and Supervisors in Belgium
Professors in quantum optics in belgium
31 professors found
Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
Belgium
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Optical Physics
Nonlinear Physics
Soliton Theory
Université libre de Bruxelles 1
Belgium
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Fluid Mechanics
Optical Physics
Nonlinear Waves
Quantum Optics
University of Namur
Belgium
Research Interests
Physical Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Molecular Electronics
Molecular Physics
Cross-coupling Reactions
Université libre de Bruxelles
Belgium
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Photonic
Optical Physics
Wave Mechanics
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Belgium
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Computing
Entanglement Theory
Theoretical Physics
University of Mons
Belgium
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Electromagnetic
Surface Plasmon Resonance
Photonic
Optical Physics
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Belgium
Research Interests
Electromagnetic
Hardware Engineering
Photonic
Optical Physics
Silicon Photonics
Université libre de Bruxelles
Belgium
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Ultracold Physics
Non-hermitian Systems
Quantum Electronics
Professor
Université Libre de Bruxelles École polytechnique de Bruxelles
Belgium
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Computing
Entanglement Theory
Quantum Dynamics
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Popular positions
Michaël Lobet
University of Namur
Belgium
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1 month ago
Université de Namur is advertising a PhD position in numerical photonics within the MSCA doctoral network SPARK . The project is titled “Optical Vortex Generation Using Twisted Bilayer Photonic Crystals” and focuses on photonics, optics, electromagnetism, numerical simulation, scientific computing/HPC, nanofabrication, and structured light . The successful candidate will join the Lobet research team at the University of Namur (Science Faculty / Physics Department, NISM institute). The work combi...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 month ago
Michaël Lobet
University of Namur
Belgium
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1 month ago
Université de Namur is advertising a PhD position in numerical photonics within the MSCA doctoral network SPARK . The project is titled Perfect Broadband Temporal Metamaterial Absorbers and sits at the intersection of physics, optics, electromagnetism, computational physics, materials science, and electrical engineering . The selected doctoral researcher will work with the Lobet research team at the University of Namur on theoretical and numerical calculations, as well as experimental fabricatio...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 month ago
Michaël Lobet
University of Namur
Belgium
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1 month ago
PhD position in numerical photonics at the University of Namur within the EU-funded SPARK MSCA Doctoral Network . The Lobet research team at the NISM institute (Science Faculty, University of Namur, Belgium) is recruiting a doctoral candidate for a project titled Perfect Broadband Temporal Metamaterial Absorbers . The research combines theoretical and numerical photonics with experimental fabrication and characterization in the emerging field of time-varying photonics . The project aims to reali...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
+6 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Belgium
Estimated costs in Belgium.
MonthlyYearly | Belgium |
|---|---|
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | €92 $100/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | €497 $540/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Photoluminescence
Semiconductor Physics
Quantum Dot
Professor at University of Antwerp
University of Antwerp
Belgium
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Nanostructured Materials
Spectroscopy
Semiconductor Physics
Professor
University of Mons
Belgium
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Physics
Thin Film Deposition
Ellipsometry
Nanostructured Materials
Opportunities these professors hire for
Bradley Hauer
Just Landed
University of Waterloo
Canada
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New Today
Just Landed
The Quantum Cavity Optomechanics group at the Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo, is hiring postdoctoral researchers for quantum technology research. One postdoctoral project focuses on developing superconducting circuits operating at micro- and millimeter-wave frequencies. The work is aimed at enabling future quantum technologies, including optomechanical devices and quantum-limited amplifiers. A second project uses theoretical methods to study interactions between membrane...
Electrical Engineering
Quantum Optics
Superconducting Circuits
+1 more
New Today
Middle Tennessee State University
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Middle Tennessee State University is offering a full-time postdoctoral research fellowship in quantum sensing . The project focuses on experimental quantum sensing and metrology, with emphasis on squeezed light and whispering gallery mode (WGM) systems. The successful fellow will contribute to research in quantum optical experiments and WGM-based platforms within the department’s research environment at Middle Tennessee State University. The post is a t...
Experimental Physics
Metrology
Quantum Optics
+3 more
New Today
Albert Polman
Just Landed
AMOLF
Netherlands
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
AMOLF in Amsterdam is offering a postdoctoral position in the Photonic Materials group of Prof. Albert Polman on probling electron-photon correlations using cathodoluminescence (CL) spectroscopy . The project sits at the intersection of nanoscale light-matter interaction, electron microscopy, quantum optics, and advanced instrumentation. The research is part of the NXTGEN Hightech programme of the Dutch National Growth Fund and involves close collaboration with TU Delft, DELMIC, Amsterdam Scient...
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Nanophotonics
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