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Nanophotonics: the ubiquitous science.
Nanophotonics in the last years is showing clearly its inclusive nature. Several disciplines are taking advantages in using novel tools derived from the astonishing progress in Nanophotonics, for exploring novel fundamental properties of materials on different length scale. The optical methods, both experimental and theoretical, are ubiquitous in several fields facilitating the development of a common language even for disciplines considered far, just a few years ago.

The growing ability to manipulate quantum systems is paving the way for a second quantum revolution and a number of initiatives worldwide have been formed to foster quantum technologies. These exciting novel applications are exploiting specific quantum properties which are not accessible with classical resources such as superposition and entanglement of individual quantum systems.

We are organizing a focused workshop orbiting around the topic of the quantum-to-classical transition, to take place at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, on June 18-19, 2018. The workshop is related to the FQXi Program “Physics of the Observer”. We are accepting applications to take part in the workshop, with deadline 30 April 2018.

Website: http://quantum2classical.phys.strath.ac.uk

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The study of quantum coherent dynamics is currently one of the most active and exciting areas in physics. It holds the promise for the development of new technologies (quantum computing, quantum metrology,...) and, at the same time, has already delivered insights into the foundations of quantum mechanics. Its fast moving pace and new approach has attracted many young researchers and summer schools - at which leading experts share their knowledge and directly interact with the participants - have become an integral part of the community.

Lecturers: Fernando Brandão (Caltech, USA) & Burak Sahinoglu (Caltech, USA)

Dates: August 20-24, 2018

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