SIF International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi"
Course 214

Quantum Computers and Simulators with Atoms

Varenna, Como Lake, Italy
5th - 14th July 2024

In recent years, ultracold atoms in optical lattices and tweezers have emerged as one of the leading platforms for quantum simulation and quantum computing. The Enrico Fermi School's course on “Quantum Computers and Simulators with Atoms” is designed to bring together some of the world's leading experts in this field. The lecturers will deliver both comprehensive lecture series on the theoretical and experimental foundations of quantum computing and simulation with ultracold neutral atoms, as well as concise, targeted lectures on more specialized topics and related scientific areas.

LIST OF TOPICS

Quantum computation
Quantum simulation
Ultracold quantum gases
Neutral atoms in optical lattices
Rydberg atoms in optical tweezer arrays
Trapped ions
Strongly correlated systems
Non-equilibrium quantum dynamics
Quantum information and quantum control
Quantum metrology and sensing
Superconducting and photonics platforms (introduction)

SCHOOL DIRECTORS

Immanuel Bloch (Max-Planck Institute of Quantum Optics & Ludwig-Maximilians University, Germany)

Antoine Browaeys (Laboratoire Charles Fabry, Institut d'Optique & CNRS, France)

Leonardo Fallani (Università degli Studi di Firenze & LENS, Italy)

LECTURERS & SEMINAR SPEAKERS

Monika Aidelsburger (University of Munich, Germany)

Waasem Bakr (Princeton University, USA)

Adam Kaufman (JILA University of Colorado, USA)

Christiane Koch (Freie Universität Berlin, Germany)

Guido Pagano (Rice University, USA)

Sylvain Ravets (Université Paris-Saclay, France)

Mark Saffman (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)

Monika Schleier-Smith (Stanford University, USA)

Giulia Semeghini (Harvard University, USA)

Jonathan Simon (Stanford University, USA)

Leticia Tarruell (ICFO, Spain)

Jeff Thompson (Princeton University, USA)

Norman Yao (Harvard University, USA)

Peter Zoller (University of Innsbruck & IQOQI, Austria)

Eugene Demler (ETH Zurich, Switzerland)

SCIENTIFIC SECRETARY

Vladislav Gavryusev (Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy)

The 10-day course will take place in the inspiring setting of the famous Villa Monastero in the picturesque town of Varenna on Lago di Como. Students will have extensive opportunities to discuss with the lecturers and network with each other throughout the course. Following the school, the lectures will be published as proceedings and will be accessible to the participants of the school.

APPLICATIONS

Arrival day: Thursday, 4 July 2024

Opening of the Course: Friday, 5 July 2024 - 9.00 a.m.

Closing of the Course: Sunday, 14 July 2024 - 12.30 p.m.

Participation fee: € 1.000,00 (VAT included) for attendance, lunches, dinners and Proceedings.

Lecture location: Villa Monastero, Viale Giovanni Polvani, 4, 23829 Varenna LC https://maps.app.goo.gl/4R7pJSjfn5vopKdd6

Students should provide and pay for their travel and lodging.

We suggest to identify a lodging with no cancellation fee and book it. Then, once you'll know the outcome of your application, you may keep or cancel the booking. When looking for a place to stay, consider how long does it take to reach the school, simulating the pathway with Google maps or similar.

A list of recommended hotels/apartments will be provided to the accepted applicants.

HOW TO APPLY

The application form is available on the website of the Italian Physical Society.

Please send by email to the Scientific Secretary (vladislav.gavryusev@unifi.it) the filled application, the recommendation letter and your publication list (including talks and posters).

Deadline for applications: 18 April 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Applications from every education level (Master's, PhD, PostDoc) and status (working in Academia or Industry) are welcome.
The course level is tailored for PhDs at any year and young PostDocs. It may be accessible for Master students who are close to completing their Thesis and have given all exams, although maybe challenging on some topics.
Students are requested to attend all lectures and seminars.
The number of students at the Course is limited to about 60. If the number of applications will be larger than the maximum allowable number, a selection will have to be carried out, giving higher priority to PhD and young PostDoc applicants, according to SIF guidelines. Nonetheless, no one should refrain from applying.
The application will be evaluated after the closing date (18/04) and the Scientific Secretary will let you know if it will be accepted shortly after that date.
The supervisor may cite any papers he/she deems relevant in their recommendation letter.
You are welcome to send the recommendation letter, the filled application and the publication list directly to the Scientific Secretary by email as attachments.
The lectures will be held at Villa Monastero, Viale Giovanni Polvani, 4, 23829 Varenna LC https://maps.app.goo.gl/4R7pJSjfn5vopKdd6

MORE INFO

Please contact the Scientific Secretary vladislav.gavryusev@unifi.it