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Please contact our research group leader, Andy Marvin, for more informaton.

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Physical Layer Research Group

Welcome to the Physical Layer Research group. Our group works on the hardware areas of electronics and the associated physics with research varying from device fabrication to electromagnetic compatibility issues. This encompasses a very wide variety of areas but some of our main focuses are as follows:

  • Investigation of semiconductor growth techniques and their characterisation with techniques such as electron microscopy
  • Research into the potential of using an electron's spin state to boost processing speed and increase memory capacity
  • Development of low noise oscillators for microwave circuits
  • Modelling of optical devices
  • Investigation into the effects and applications of electromagnetics on the human body, in particular for medical applications
  • Measurement techniques and simulation techniques for electromagnetic compatibility

If you are interested in a research degree, please explore our web-site, and the list of current research degree subjects. If you are interested in working with us, please contact the leader of our research group Andy Marvin.

AppliedEM

Applied Electromagnetics Lab

In this laboratory we use physical measurements and numerical simulation to study the interactions of electromagnetic radiation with complex physical systems such as aircraft and other vehicles. In order to do this we also need to measure and simulate the electromagnetic properties of structural materials and to study the intended and unintended interactions of electromagnetic radiation with semiconductor devices and systems.
Miniature Electron Microscope

Electron Optics and Nanoanalysis Lab

We are leaders in the fields of scanning Auger electron microscopy and low-energy electron microscopy. We also have interests in the development and use of nano structures, including high brightness electron cathodes.
Spin

Spintronics and Nanodevices Lab

Spintronic devices have the potential to be smaller, faster and more efficient than their electronic counterparts. We are building and characteristing new spintronic devices and materials.
Helical Resonator

Microwave and Optical Lab

Working with the highest frequencies used in electronics, we are active in the design of microwave and optical components and circuits, including low-noise oscillators, power efficient amplifiers, filters, semicondutor lasers and optical switches.

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