 |
 |
Two EPSRC Ph. D. Studentships (i.e. funded places) are available at the University of Durham, UK, to start in October 1999. Under EPSRC rules, only UK and EU residents are usually eligible for funding. 1. Molecules in the early Universe This project will involve quantum-mechanical calculations on processes involving small molecules, such as HD and LiH, which played a role in the evolution of the early Universe and galaxy formation. It will be supervised jointly by Prof. Jeremy Hutson (Chemistry Department) and Prof. David Flower (Physics Department). The student will be registered in the Chemistry Department, but the programme is such that a student with a good first degree in Physics would be well qualified. Further information from: Prof. J. M. Hutson Chemistry Department Durham University Durham DH1 3LE UK Tel. (0191) 374 3110 email [log in to unmask] http://www.dur.ac.uk/~dch0www/Staff/jmh/ Professor David Flower Physics Department Durham University Durham DH1 3LE UK Tel. (0191) 374 2145 e-mail [log in to unmask] http://www.dur.ac.uk/~dph0www/staff_pages/physics_staff_drf.html %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 2. Vortices in atomic Bose-Einstein condensates. The aim of this project is to observe and study vortices in an atomic Bose-Einstein condensate. It will be supervised by Dr. Charles Adams (Physics Department). The project will involve experimental work on laser cooling and evaporative cooling of an atomic vapour to achieve condensation, followed by manipulation of the condensate using light forces to produce vortices. Vortices play a fundamental role in quantum fluids and the experiment will have important implications for the understanding of superfluidity and superconductivity. Further information from: Dr. Charles Adams Physics Department Durham University Durham DH1 3LE UK Tel. (0191) 374 2150 e-mail [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%