COHERENCE is a 'Marie Curie Initial Training Network' focusing on the creation and manipulation of Rydberg atoms and their applications in fundamental science and technology. The network funds 17 early stage researcher positions (PhD) and 3 experienced researcher positions. It involves 18 research institutes and industrial partners located in 9 European countries and the USA.

Our research focuses on the special properties of Rydberg atoms produced in laser cooled (ultracold) atomic gases. Long-range interactions between Rydberg atoms as well as their extreme sensitivity to external fields results in an abundance of new physical phenomena and technological applications which are yet to be fully explored. Currently, ultracold Rydberg physics stands at the threshold of a number of key developments that will impact on a broad range of topics including: condensed matter physics, polymer and biophysics, molecular physics, quantum optics and quantum information, surface physics, plasma physics, metrology, and laser technology.

The close interplay between theoretical and experimental research groups and cooporation with industry partners within the COHERENCE network enables the exploration of new physics and the advancement of key new technologies involving strongly interacting Rydberg atoms. This is primarily achieved through training a new generation of young researchers via our various training activities.

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For more information on the network see our:

• Research activities
• Consortium Organigram
• Upcoming events
• List of partner institutes
• Open positions