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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Quantum Optics Professors and Supervisors in Spain
Professors in quantum optics in spain
161 professors found
ICFO-Institut de Ciencies Fotoniques
Spain
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Optics
Quantum Computing
Quantum Electronics
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Optical Physics
Quantum Optics
Electron-phonon Interaction
16722 Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Optics
Optical Physics
Photonic
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Photonic
Optical Physics
Quantum Optics
Research Professor
Instituciò Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avancats
Spain
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Electronics
Magnetometry
Quantum Optics
ICFO-Institut de Ciencies Fotoniques
Spain
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Electronics
Optical Communication
Non-hermitian Systems
Ikerbasque Research Professor
Donostia International Physics Center
Spain
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Physics
Optical Physics
Semiconductor Physics
Quantum Optics
Professor
Universidad de Sevilla
Spain
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Computing
Nonlocality
Nonlocal Systems
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Field Theory
Quantum Electronics
Entanglement Theory
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Living costs in Spain
Estimated costs in Spain.
MonthlyYearly | Spain |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €138 $150/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €2.8k $3,000/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
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Condensed Matter Physics
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Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Semiconductor Physics
Nanoelectronic
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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Spain
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Physics
Superfluidity
Quantum Criticality
Ultracold Physics
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