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QEP Group Doctoral Research Prize awarded to CQP Researcher 2016

Pictured: Dr Joshua Silverstone, winner of the QEP Doctoral Research Prize 2016

Press release issued: 29 February 2016

The Institute of Physics announced this week that the 2016 QEP Doctoral Research Prize has been awarded to Dr. Joshua Silverstone from the Centre for Quantum Photonics for his work on ‘Entangled Light in Silicon Waveguides’, under the supervision of Professors Mark Thompson and Jeremy O’Brien.

Joshua Silverstone has been awarded first prize for his research which merges traditional expertise in quantum optics with industrial silicon photonics. This establishes an approach to scaling up quantum devices, such as those for quantum measurement, communications, and quantum computation.

A notable landmark was the first demonstration of coherent interference between on-chip photon sources and, in the words of Mark Thompson, “The devices we have created based on aspects of Josh's work have created the most functionally complex photonic quantum circuit to date. Joshua has lead the way in harnessing coherently-pumped silicon-chip-based photon-pair sources to produce larger and more versatile entangled states on-chip”.

A number of large grants have been secured at Bristol to pursue and further develop silicon quantum photonic technology and Joshua will be staying in Bristol to continue his work, developing quantum applications on novel integrated optics platforms.

It was also announced that another researcher from the Centre for Quantum Photonics, Dr Jacques Carolan was selected by the IOP to receive a special commendation for his work on ‘Universal Linear Optics: Characterisation, Verification, and Computation’. 

With so many excellent candidates in the running, it is great news that 2 out of the 3 awards went to researchers within the Center for Quantum Photonics. 

Further information

NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW for the 2017 prize: The QEP Doctoral Research Prize recognizes students who have conducted work of an exceptional standard in the field of quantum electronics and photonics. The prize is open to students who successfully complete their PhD examination during the 2016 calendar year, with the winner receiving an award of £250. Details of the nomination procedure can be found on the prize web page.

Closing Date: 6th January 2017

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