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Telecommunications networks utilise light signals transmitted through fibre optics to efficiently transfer information over long distances. They rely on electronic circuits for data processing and storage. A significant advancement in modern information transmission networks is the development of all-optical switches. These switches handle light-encoded data, eliminating the reliance on slower and more error-prone electronic circuits that are vulnerable to heat. All-optical switches operate using nonlinear interactions between photons. Second-order nonlinear effects are particularly symmetry-specific, requiring materials to be non-centrosymmetric. Chiral materials meet this criterion, making them a fascinating class of materials for exploring nonlinear properties.
In this fundamental research project, you will experimentally explore the magneto-optical and chiroptical properties of hybrid semiconductors using both steady-state and time-resolved advanced spectroscopic techniques. The primary goal is to discover new optical phenomena that can be utilised in all-optical switches, taking advantage of the optical, electronic, and spin properties of the materials. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with synthetic chemists and device physicists.
The successful candidate will conduct experimental work in Prof. Girish Lakhwani's research group in the School of Chemistry. For more information, please visit the group website or contact Prof. Lakhwani.
This opportunity/project is a part of the Faculty of Science Australian Research Council (ARC) Scholarship scheme and will be advertised on the Scholarship Office website starting mid-May 2025. The selected applicant is expected to commence their candidature in July (RP3) 2025 onward. Successful applicants will be supervised by Professor Girish Lakhwani and focus primarily on their PhD projects. They will also have the opportunity to participate in any activities held at the University of Sydney under the ARC Discovery Project (DP). Candidate will be enrolled in the School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.
Notes:
• The application process is separate from applying for admission to the University of Sydney.
• The scholarship will only be awarded once the successful applicant has received an unconditional offer of admission.
• International applicants are responsible for securing any necessary visas and costs to enable study in Sydney.
The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3627