Ultracold Matter and Quantum Technology
Welcome to the University of Strathclyde’s Ultracold Matter and Quantum Technology (UMQT). We are part of the Optics Division in the Department of Physics. Please contact us if you are interested in working in our research areas. See also the International Graduate School for Quantum Technologies, and available PhD opportunities.
Research Areas and Groups
Latest News
APS ViewPoint ‘‘An Accordion Lattice Playing a Soliton Tune’’
Your article on lattice solitons has been featured with a Viewpoint article by the American Physical Society.
We present an experimental setup which provides a versatile environment to study soliton formation and evolution in lattice potentials. Opt. Express 34, 623-637 (2026).
A colloboration between the Ultracold Matter and Quantum Technology (T. Ackemann, E. Haller) and Computional Nonlonerar and Quantum Optics Group (G. Robb, P. Kirton) obtained funding from EPSRC for the investigation of Supersolids and quantum droplets via light mediated interactions.
Our Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Applied Quantum Technologies will host a recruitment event on January 15th 2026.
This event is an excellent opportunity for prospective applicants to learn more about our cutting-edge programme, meet key members of the team, and gain valuable insights into the unique academic and research opportunities we offer.
Recent publications
A quantum-classical cold atom system for inertial navigation
2025 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe & European Quantum Electronics Conference (CLEO/Europe-EQEC)
(2025)
Global positioning and navigation using satellites has been a crucial part of modern infrastructure since the development of GPS in the …
A rubidium frequency-standard based on a MEMS vapour cell
2025 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe & European Quantum Electronics Conference (CLEO/Europe-EQEC)
(2025)
An optical atomic frequency-reference based on a vapour of atoms is a strong candidate for a creating a portable atomic clock with …
Chip-scale atomic spectrometer with silicon nitride optical phased array
APL Photonics
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(2025)
The integration of nanophotonic optical phased arrays (OPA) with alkali vapor cells has the potential to enhance the performance of …
Observation of Rayleigh optical activity for chiral molecules: a new chiroptical tool
(2025)
By measuring a small circularly polarized component in the scattered light, we report the first observation of Rayleigh optical …