Details of Grant 

EPSRC Reference:	EP/L015544/1
Title:	EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Condensed Matter Physics
Principal Investigator:	Hayden, Professor S
Other Investigators:	Bending, Professor SJ Carrington, Professor A
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:	Agilent Technologies Ltd Asylum Research UK Ltd Begbrokenano Cryogenic Ltd Diamond Light Source Institute of Physics ISIS National Physical Laboratory Oxford Instruments Group (UK) Renishaw plc (UK) Siemens
Department:	Physics
Organisation:	University of Bristol
Scheme:	Centre for Doctoral Training
Starts:	01 May 2014	Ends:	31 January 2023	Value (£):	4,359,085
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Condensed Matter Physics Materials Characterisation Materials Synthesis & Growth
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Manufacturing Communications Electronics
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Panel History:	Panel Date Panel Name Outcome 23 Oct 2013 EPSRC CDT 2013 Interviews Panel O Announced
Summary on Grant Application Form
Condensed matter physics is a major underpinning area of science and technology. For example, the physics of electrons in solids underpins much of modern technology and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. We propose to create a Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) which will address the national need to develop researchers equipped with the skill sets and perspective to make worldwide impact in this area. The research themes covered address some very fundamental questions in science such as the physics of superconductors, novel magnetic materials, single atomic layer crystals, plasmonic structures, and metamaterials, and also more applied topics in the power electronics, optoelectronics and sensor development fields. There are strong connections between fundamental and applied condensed matter physics. The goal of the Centre is to provide high calibre graduates with a focussed but comprehensive training programme in the most important physical aspects of these important materials, from intelligent design (first principles electronic structure calculations and modelling), via cutting-edge materials synthesis, characterisation and sophisticated instrumentation, through to identification and realisation of exciting new applications. In addition programme development will emphasise transferable skills including business & enterprise, outreach and communication. As stated in the impact section, physics-dependent businesses are of major importance to the UK economy.
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