PhD: Theoretical Study of Multiple Frequency Comb Generation (M/F)
New
- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 mounth
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Physique des lasers, atomes et molécules
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
59658 VILLENEUVE D ASCQ
Contract Duration
36 mounth
Date of Hire
01/11/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 06 May 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
Optical frequency combs are transformative light sources that have profoundly reshaped precision metrology, as highlighted by the Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Theodor W. Hänsch in 2005. Their applications span a wide range of fields, including pollutant sensing, distance measurement for autonomous vehicles, and exoplanet detection.
Among the various platforms capable of generating frequency combs, high-quality-factor resonators stand out for their ability to produce broad and stable combs. Despite significant progress, the fundamental mechanisms governing their formation remain only partially understood. Gaining deeper insight into these mechanisms is essential for improving control over comb characteristics for the aforementioned applications.
In particular, resonators capable of generating multiple frequency combs require dedicated investigation. These systems are of central interest for dual-comb spectroscopy, optical ranging, and neuromorphic computing, yet their intrinsically multidimensional nonlinear dynamics introduce a level of complexity that remains unresolved.
Your Work Environment
The PHLAM laboratory is a physics research unit based in Lille. Its activities cover optics, photonics, lasers, and atomic and molecular physics. The laboratory conducts both fundamental research and applied work (telecommunications, healthcare, sensors). It is equipped with advanced experimental platforms and collaborates with international academic and industrial partners.
The doctoral student will be supervised by Matteo Conforti and Arnaud Mussot, with weekly meetings dedicated to monitoring scientific progress and defining short-term objectives. More informal discussions will also take place as needed, particularly during intensive phases of numerical development or data analysis. The doctoral student will be fully integrated into the team, participating in group meetings and laboratory seminars
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
2300 € gross monthly
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR8523-MATCON-004 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Atoms and molecules, optics and lasers, hot plasmas |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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