About
Dr James Bateman is a member of the Physics Department at Swansea University.
Dr James Bateman
Senior Lecturer
Physics
Office - 613
Sixth Floor
Vivian Building
Singleton Campus
Sixth Floor
Vivian Building
Singleton Campus
Research Links
Publications
Research Highlights
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Gajewski, R. & Bateman, J. (2025). Backaction suppression in levitated optomechanics using reflective boundaries. Physical Review Research, 7(2), 023041
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Kaltenbaek, R., Arndt, M., Aspelmeyer, M., Barker, P., Bassi, A., Bateman, J., Belenchia, A., Bergé, J., Braxmaier, C., Bose, S., Christophe, B., Cole, G., Curceanu, C., Datta, A., Debiossac, M., Delić, U., Diósi, L., Geraci, A., Gerlich, S...., & Wörner, L. (2023). Research campaign: Macroscopic quantum resonators (MAQRO). Quantum Science and Technology, 8(1), 014006
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Laing, S. & Bateman, J. (2024). Bayesian inference for near-field interferometric tests of collapse models. Physical Review A, 110(1)
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Dawson, C. & Bateman, J. (2019). Spectral analysis and parameter estimation in levitated optomechanics. Journal of the Optical Society of America B, 36(6), 1565
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Carey, M., Belal, M., Himsworth, M., Bateman, J., & Freegarde, T. (2017). Matterwave interferometric velocimetry of cold Rb atoms. Journal of Modern Optics, 1-10.
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Vovrosh, J., Rashid, M., Hempston, D., Bateman, J., Paternostro, M., & Ulbricht, H. (2017). Parametric feedback cooling of levitated optomechanics in a parabolic mirror trap. Journal of the Optical Society of America B, 34(7), 1421
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Rashid, M., Tufarelli, T., Bateman, J., Vovrosh, J., Hempston, D., Kim, M., & Ulbricht, H. (2016). Experimental Realization of a Thermal Squeezed State of Levitated Optomechanics. Physical Review Letters, 117(27)
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Rushton, J., Roy, R., Bateman, J., & Himsworth, M. (2016). A dynamic magneto-optical trap for atom chips. New Journal of Physics, 18(11), 113020
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Wan, C., Scala, M., Morley, G., Rahman, A., Ulbricht, H., Bateman, J., Barker, P., Bose, S., & Kim, M. (2016). Free Nano-Object Ramsey Interferometry for Large Quantum Superpositions. Physical Review Letters, 117(14)
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Großardt, A., Bateman, J., Ulbricht, H., & Bassi, A. (2016). Optomechanical test of the Schrödinger-Newton equation. Physical Review D, 93(9)
All Research
Journal Articles
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Gajewski, R. & Bateman, J. (2025). Backaction suppression in levitated optomechanics using reflective boundaries. Physical Review Research, 7(2), 023041
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Laing, S. & Bateman, J. (2024). Bayesian inference for near-field interferometric tests of collapse models. Physical Review A, 110(1)
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Kaltenbaek, R., Arndt, M., Aspelmeyer, M., Barker, P., Bassi, A., Bateman, J., Belenchia, A., Bergé, J., Braxmaier, C., Bose, S., Christophe, B., Cole, G., Curceanu, C., Datta, A., Debiossac, M., Delić, U., Diósi, L., Geraci, A., Gerlich, S...., & Wörner, L. (2023). Research campaign: Macroscopic quantum resonators (MAQRO). Quantum Science and Technology, 8(1), 014006
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Dawson, C. & Bateman, J. (2019). Spectral analysis and parameter estimation in levitated optomechanics. Journal of the Optical Society of America B, 36(6), 1565
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Carey, M., Belal, M., Himsworth, M., Bateman, J., & Freegarde, T. (2017). Matterwave interferometric velocimetry of cold Rb atoms. Journal of Modern Optics, 1-10.
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Vovrosh, J., Rashid, M., Hempston, D., Bateman, J., Paternostro, M., & Ulbricht, H. (2017). Parametric feedback cooling of levitated optomechanics in a parabolic mirror trap. Journal of the Optical Society of America B, 34(7), 1421
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Rashid, M., Tufarelli, T., Bateman, J., Vovrosh, J., Hempston, D., Kim, M., & Ulbricht, H. (2016). Experimental Realization of a Thermal Squeezed State of Levitated Optomechanics. Physical Review Letters, 117(27)
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Rushton, J., Roy, R., Bateman, J., & Himsworth, M. (2016). A dynamic magneto-optical trap for atom chips. New Journal of Physics, 18(11), 113020
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Wan, C., Scala, M., Morley, G., Rahman, A., Ulbricht, H., Bateman, J., Barker, P., Bose, S., & Kim, M. (2016). Free Nano-Object Ramsey Interferometry for Large Quantum Superpositions. Physical Review Letters, 117(14)
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Großardt, A., Bateman, J., Ulbricht, H., & Bassi, A. (2016). Optomechanical test of the Schrödinger-Newton equation. Physical Review D, 93(9)
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Kaltenbaek, R., Aspelmeyer, M., Barker, P., Bassi, A., Bateman, J., Bongs, K., Bose, S., Braxmaier, C., Brukner, Č., Christophe, B., Chwalla, M., Cohadon, P., Cruise, A., Curceanu, C., Dholakia, K., Diósi, L., Döringshoff, K., Ertmer, W., Gieseler, J...., & Vedral, V. (2016). Macroscopic Quantum Resonators (MAQRO): 2015 update. EPJ Quantum Technology, 3(1)
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Dunning, A., Gregory, R., Bateman, J., Himsworth, M., & Freegarde, T. (2015). Interferometric Laser Cooling of Atomic Rubidium. Physical Review Letters, 115(7)
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Bateman, J., McHardy, I., Merle, A., Morris, T., & Ulbricht, H. (2015). On the Existence of Low-Mass Dark Matter and its Direct Detection. Scientific Reports, 5, 8058
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Bateman, J., Proctor, M., Buchnev, O., Podoliak, N., D’Alessandro, G., Kaczmarek, M., & Bateman, J. (2014). Voltage transfer function as an optical method to characterize electrical properties of liquid crystal devices. Optics Letters, 39(13), 3756
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Bateman, J. (2014). Compact, high-pulse-energy, high-power, picosecond master oscillator power amplifier.SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40154
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Bateman, J. (2014). Light-activated modulation and coupling in integrated polymer--liquid crystal systems.SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40155
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Dunning, A., Gregory, R., Bateman, J., Cooper, N., Himsworth, M., Jones, J., & Freegarde, T. (2014). Composite pulses for interferometry in a thermal cold atom cloud. Physical Review A, 90(3)
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Bateman, J., Nimmrichter, S., Hornberger, K., & Ulbricht, H. (2014). Near-field interferometry of a free-falling nanoparticle from a point-like source. Nature Communications, 5, 4788
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Bateman, J. (2013). Stabilized fiber-optic Mach--Zehnder interferometer for carrier-frequency rejection.SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40156
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Bateman, J. (2012). Mirror-mediated cooling: a paradigm for particle cooling via the retarded dipole force. Annual Review of Cold Atoms and Molecules, 1SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa30575
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Bateman, J. (2010). Hänsch--Couillaud locking of Mach--Zehnder interferometer for carrier removal from a phase-modulated optical spectrum.SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40157
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Bateman, J. (2010). Stimulated Raman transitions via multiple atomic levels.SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40158
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Bateman, J. (2007). Fractional adiabatic passage in two-level systems: Mirrors and beam splitters for atomic interferometry.SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40159
Supervision
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Nanoparticle Manipulation and Integration for Quantum Optomechanical Systems (current)
PhDOther supervisor: Dr William Bryan -
Machine-learning-enabled laser shaping using dual-element adaptive optics (current)
PhDOther supervisor: Dr Kevin O'Keeffe -
Optomechanical Sensing for Inertial, Accelerometry, and Navigation (current)
PhDOther supervisor: Dr Kevin O'Keeffe -
Suppressing Rayleigh Scatter in Levitated Optomechanics (awarded 2024)
PhDOther supervisor: Dr Ardalan Armin -
Bayesian Inference and Optimal Estimation in Levitated Optomechanics (awarded 2024)
PhDOther supervisor: Dr Ardalan Armin
Taught Modules
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PH-327 Condensed Matter Physics
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics of crystalline materials, building from atomic structure to macroscopic properties. Students explore how atoms arrange in crystals, how waves propagate through periodic lattices, and how quantum mechanics governs electronic and magnetic behaviour. The course progresses from structural characterisation using diffraction, through lattice vibrations and thermal properties, to electronic transport in metals and semiconductors. Emphasis is placed on connecting microscopic quantum mechanical principles to measurable material properties and technological applications, including semiconductor devices and magnetic materials.
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PH-M32 Quantum Information Processing
The basic concepts of quantum mechanics, quantum algorithms and quantum computers are introduced. Students will reach an understanding of some of today¿s most relevant quantum algorithms, including Grover's search algorithm and Shor¿s algorithm for factoring, as well as quantum teleportation and quantum cryptography protocols. Physical realisations are reviewed. Density matrices are discussed in details. Modern developments, such as quantum supremacy, are included.