School of Physics Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics

Recent research highlights

A summary of the groups recent research highlights are listed below. For more detail and a full list of publications please visit the research pages here.

Gate-induced quantum-confinement transition of a single dopant atom in a silicon FinFET - Nature Physics

The degree of hybridisation of a single donor in the channel of a silicon FinFET can be controlled by the transistors gate potential. The discovery is evidence for convergence of a new type of hybrid molecule system.
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Quantum phase transitions of light - Nature Physics

Can light in a lattice of photonic bandgap cavities undergo a quantum phase transition? What are the potential applications of such a discovery?
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