Welcome to the Quantum Fluids Group

Ashton Bradley

We explore dynamics and statistical mechanics of quantum fluids.

The intersection of ultracold atoms and quantum optics features pristine experimental control over quantum physics and deep investigation of nonlinear many-body phenomena. Ultracold gas experiments afford a rich interplay between interactions, geometry, and optical manipulations that continues to yield new surprising physics. Recently developed optical platforms manifesting quantum fluid effects such as superfluidity have opened up new avenues for exploration.

We are a quantum theory group in the Physics Department of the University of Otago. We are part of the wider Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Quantum Theory group.

We use methods of quantum field theory, quantum optics, and computational physics to study quantum many body phenomena, with a keen eye on experimental developments.

Job Offers: We are looking for talented new PhD and Masters students to join the team (more info) !

News

  • July 12, 2025
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    Compressible Turbulence - From Cold Atoms to Neutron Star Mergers
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  • April 18, 2025
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    Observation of Jones-Roberts solitons in a paraxial quantum fluid of light
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  • February 07, 2025
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    Regimes of Steady-State Turbulence in a Quantum Fluid
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  • November 04, 2024
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    Thermal Decay of Planar Jones-Roberts Solitons
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  • September 10, 2024
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    Public Lectures - Quantum What?
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  • July 13, 2024
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    Visits to Paris, ICAP, Durham et al
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