Archive of 2017 conference

International Workshop on Ultrafast Dynamics and Metastability

November 12-15, 2017

Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057 USA

The motivation for this workshop is the rapid evolution of Ultrafast Dynamics and Metastability in pump/probe experiments. Ultrashort high intensity laser pulses produce dramatic perturbations in electronic structure, which may lead to cooperative changes in electronic, magnetic, and optical states. Interesting experimental results have recently been reported on phenomena ranging from light induced magnetism, dielectric-to-metal transitions, to light-induced superconductivity. Along with these experimental results, it is important to establish theoretical and numerical methods that can be used to simulate pulse-matter interactions, and to predict the evolution of far-from-equilibrium systems. The objective of this workshop is to present the emerging theoretical and experimental results, share new ideas, and expand the scope of future research with respect to potential applications.

Ultrafast Dynamics and Metastability is focused on phenomena induced by relatively low energy but high peak-power laser pulses—all athermal phenomena. These have been already exploited for many engineering applications such as ultra-short pulse detection and sensing, material invisibility, etc., and have great scientific and practical application in relation to solving problem of room-temperature superconductivity, bandgap engineered metamaterials and novel metastable states of matter.

The objective of this conference is to bring together the leading scientists and researchers all around the world in order to exchange ideas on challenges posed by Ultrafast Dynamics and Metastability.