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Project Ideas for Applied Physics Students

Explore Caltech-style projects in quantum devices, photonics, nanotech, and applied systems in physics and engineering.

🔬 Introduction

The Applied Physics program at Caltech blends physics with engineering to drive innovation in quantum technologies, optics, and device development. The project ideas listed here guide students in designing, simulating, and experimenting with advanced physical systems.

📘 Suggested Project Topics

Design of a Nanoscale Optical Resonator Using Photonic Crystals

Superconducting Qubits for Scalable Quantum Computation

Simulation of Plasma Behavior in Fusion Reactors

Development of High-Sensitivity Quantum Magnetometers

Study of Topological Insulators in Condensed Matter Physics

Experimental Setup for Measuring Hall Effect in Thin Films

Photon Detection in Silicon Avalanche Photodiodes

Laser Cooling and Trapping of Atomic Particles

Modelling the Energy Band Structure of 2D Materials

Design of a MEMS-Based Accelerometer for Motion Sensing

Nonlinear Optics: Generation of Harmonics in Fiber Lasers

Photoelectric Effect Experiment Using Variable Wavelength Sources

Microwave Resonator Design for RF Signal Processing

Quantum Tunneling Simulation with Potential Barrier Models

Nanophotonics in Biosensing: Fluorescence Enhancement Techniques

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