We invite applications to join our research effort in the area of many- andfew-particle physics of ultra-cold atomic gases. Our research interestsinclude: the preparation of macroscopic superposition quantum states,molecule production in Bose-Einstein condensates via photo-association andFeshbach resonances, pairing phenomena in ultra-cold atomic Fermi gases andexotic three-body molecular bound states formed in ultra-cold Bose gases.

The first student project involves development and numerical implementationof time dependent descriptions of pairing and molecule formation inultra-cold Bose and Fermi gases exposed to rapidly time varying magneticfields. Such simulations aim to provide a microscopic understanding of themechanism of atomic pairing in such systems and its widespread applicationsthroughout many-particle physics, e.g. in the theory of superconductivity.

The second project refers to the theory of inter-particle collisions inultra-cold gases involving three or four atoms. This research aims toelucidate the structure of exotic molecular quantum states whose wavefunctions can reach macroscopic sizes. Both projects will be performed inclose collaboration with experimental groups.

Both studentships are available to start from February 2007.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 19th January 2007.

Applications should be made on the usual University application form -available from http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/ . Completed forms with allsupporting material should be sent to Atomic and Laser Physics, ClarendonLaboratory, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU, UK.

Please quote reference no: “alp/002″ and clearly state the project you wishto be considered for on your application form.