School on Open Quantum Systems: theory and experiment

The school focuses on the theoretical and experimental study of few-body and many-body systems under drive and dissipation. It will feature seven lecturers covering topics ranging from fundamental concepts—such as quantum optics and cooperative radiative processes—to advanced themes like error correction in quantum computers or non-Markovian dissipation. Participants are expected to have a solid background in advanced quantum mechanics and prior familiarity with the basics of the theory of open quantum systems is recommended (spontaneous emission, classical and quantum baths, Lindblad equation).

Organizers:

• Dalila Rivero (IFSC-USP, Brazil)
• Herbert Fotso (SUNY Buffalo, USA)
• Jamir Marino (SUNY Buffalo, USA)
• Natanael de Carvalho Costa (UFRJ, Brazil)
• Reinaldo Vianna (UFMG, Brazil)

Click HERE for online application (open soon)

Deadline: May 15

Lecturers

• Tim Thomay (SUNY Buffalo, USA) – Experiments on solid state quantum optics
• Martino Stefanini (ICTP-SAIFR, Brazil) – Breakdown of Lindblad equation
• Helmut Ritsch (Innsbruck, Austria) – Fundamentals of quantum optics
• Raul Teixeira (Univ. Sao Carlos, Brazil) – Experiments on cold atoms and optical cavities
• Cosimo Rusconi (Columbia,  USA) – Cooperative quantum optics
• Nicola Pancotti (NVIDIA, USA) – Error correction in superconducting qubits
• André Eckardt (Berlin, Germany) – Controlling quantum systems by driving and dissipation: from ultraweak to stronger coupling

Click HERE for online application (open soon)

Deadline: May 15

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Venue: The event will be held at IFT-UNESP, located at R. Jornalista Aloysio Biondi, 120 – Barra Funda, São Paulo. The easiest way to reach us is by subway or bus, See arrival instructions here.

Accommodation: Participants whose accommodation will be provided by the institute will stay at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista. Hotel recommendations are available here.

Attention! Some participants in ICTP-SAIFR activities have received email from fake travel agencies asking for credit card information. All communication with participants will be made by ICTP-SAIFR staff using an e-mail “@ictp-saifr.org”. We will not send any mailings about accommodation that require a credit card number or any sort of deposit. Also, if you are staying at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista, please confirm with the Uber/Taxi driver that the hotel is located at Rua Pamplona 83 in Bela Vista (and not in Jardim Etelvina).

BOARDING PASS: All participants, whose travel has been provided or will be reimbursed by ICTP-SAIFR, should bring the boarding pass  upon registration. The return boarding pass (PDF, if online check-in, scan or picture, if physical) should be sent to secretary@ictp-saifr.org by e-mail.

Visa information: Nationals from several countries in Latin America and Europe are exempt from tourist visa. Nationals from Australia, Canada and USA are required to apply for a tourist visa. Check for some helpful information here.

Poster presentation: Participants who are presenting a poster MUST BRING A PRINTED BANNER . The banner size should be at most 1 m (width) x 1,5 m (length). We do not accept A4 or A3 paper.

Power outlets: The standard power outlet in Brazil is type N (two round pins + grounding pin). Some European devices are compatible with the Brazilian power outlets. US devices will require an adapter.