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Dissertation Topics for PhD in Applied Physics

Advance your research in quantum optics, nanophotonics, plasma physics, and condensed matter at Caltech’s Applied Physics PhD program.

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Caltech’s PhD in Applied Physics blends physics fundamentals with engineering innovation. Students explore experimental and theoretical domains including quantum devices, nanostructures, and advanced photonics.

📘 Suggested Dissertation Topics

Quantum Optomechanics: Coupling Light and Mechanical Motion at the Nanoscale

Photonic Crystals for On-Chip Optical Communication

Superconducting Qubits and Quantum Circuit Design

Nonlinear Optical Materials for High-Speed Signal Processing

Nanofabrication Techniques for Plasmonic Devices

Plasma Physics Applications in Fusion Energy Research

Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy for Carrier Dynamics Analysis

Topological Insulators in Condensed Matter Physics

Single-Molecule Detection Using Nanoscale Sensors

Quantum Measurement and Decoherence in Open Systems

Metamaterials for Manipulating Electromagnetic Waves

Nanoelectromechanical Systems (NEMS) for Energy Harvesting

Simulating Strongly Correlated Systems with Quantum Annealers

Integrated Photonics for Lab-on-a-Chip Biomedical Applications

Precision Measurement Techniques in Fundamental Physics

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