PhD in Parallel Processing

Quantum sensors may permit long-range navigation when satellite systems cannot be used. This project will develop a quantum inertial sensor simulator, built around experimentally validated computational models, to provide real-time simulated data from actual motions, so that navigation engineers can explore quantum integration ahead of real quantum device availability./nThe project will produce a stand-alone device that simulates a variety of future quantum inertial sensor platforms, containing conventional sensors and a high-performance processor, outputting real-time simulated responses over standard navigation system interfaces and recording data from environmental sensors. It will mimic continuous 3-axis acceleration and rotation sensing and be configurable to simulate different sensor schemes./nThe project combines quantum physics simulations, hardware selection and implementation, packaging and interfacing, and will investigate efficient simulation techniques including analytical, Monte-Carlo and machine learning methods and parallel processing, and test and validate the simulator in real and simulated field environments./nLocation: Southampton, United Kingdom/nDepartment: Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences