Objective In this project I will investigate the interaction between quantum light and matter in optical structures that are at or below the wavelength scale. Such devices could provide unprecedented performance in the storage of data, the switching of light and the generation of light of tailored properties. I will address this topic through the study of 2-level systems (quantum dots, N-V centres, atoms), and non-linear materials (Ç(2) ,Ç(3) ) in various nanoscale dielectric and conducting structures. This will include: " quasi 1D systems such as pillar microcavities, " 2D systems such as microstructured fibres and suspended waveguide photonic bandgap cavities " 3D systems such as single particle assembled 3D nano-cavities I will design suitable systems using the wide suite of electromagnetic modelling softwares available in my group. This will also involve the inclusion of the allowed modes and their interaction with single two-level quantum systems and non-linear materials. Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwarenatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesquantum physicsquantum optics Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) ERC-AG-PE2 - ERC Advanced Grant - Fundamental constituents of matter Call for proposal ERC-2009-AdG See other projects for this call Funding Scheme ERC-AG - ERC Advanced Grant Host institution UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL EU contribution € 2 500 000,00 Address BEACON HOUSE QUEENS ROAD BS8 1QU Bristol United Kingdom See on map Region South West (England) Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area Bristol, City of Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Principal investigator John Rarity (Prof.) Administrative Contact Julie Coombs (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Beneficiaries (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL United Kingdom EU contribution € 2 500 000,00 Address BEACON HOUSE QUEENS ROAD BS8 1QU Bristol See on map Region South West (England) Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area Bristol, City of Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Principal investigator John Rarity (Prof.) Administrative Contact Julie Coombs (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data