Advanced Lectures in Physics in Switzerland I

Europe/Zurich
SRS

SRS

Hotel Les Sources Chemin du Vernex 9 1865 Les Diablerets Switzerland
Adrien Florio (Brookhaven National Laboratory), Donald Huber-Youmans (University Heidelberg), Rahel Baumgartner (UNIGE), Vito Pellizzani (UNIBE)
Description

ALPS I: Quantum information, from gravity to computers and back

ALPS (Advanced Lectures in Physics in Switzerland) is a series of junior schools in theoretical physics taking place in the Swiss Mountains at the SwissMAP Research station, located in the bucolic village of Les Diablerets.

Its principal aim is to lay the foundation for fruitful collaborations between young researchers with a variety of backgrounds. It is achieved by inspiring discussions between students and through lectures that bridge seemingly different areas of modern theoretical physics. The presence of junior lecturers is designed to further stimulate collaboration between students. 

This first edition will focus on the many facets of quantum information theory featuring three sets of lectures (six hours each): 

  • Quantum computing by Jesse Stryker (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)
  • Entanglement in QFT by Sara Murciano (Caltech)
  • Quantum information and holography by Pranjal Nayak (CERN)

We are also happy to announce that this year's edition is sponsored by Quantinuum, which will host a special colloquium and conduct a hands-on session on their quantum computers:

  • Colloquium and hands-on session by Enrico Rinaldi (Quantinuum)

The lectures will be complemented by thorough exercise, discussion and team-building sessions. The school is designed for PhD students and early postdocs in theoretical physics. Participation of people from underrepresented groups is encouraged. Accommodation and meals will be provided and their expenses are fully covered. Childcare or financial support can be asked for.

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Participants
    • 09:00 10:30
      Lecture 1: Quantum Entanglement (Part I)

      Instructor: Sara Murciano (Caltech)

    • 10:30 11:00
      Coffee Break 30m
    • 11:00 12:30
      Lecture 1: Quantum Entanglement (Part II)

      Instructor: Sara Murciano (Caltech)

    • 12:30 14:00
      Lunch Break 1h 30m
    • 14:00 15:30
      Lecture 2: Quantum Information and Holography (Part I)

      Instructor: Pranjal Nayak (CERN)

    • 15:30 16:00
      Coffee Break 30m
    • 16:00 17:30
      Lecture 2: Quantum Information and Holography (Part II)

      Instructor: Pranjal Nayak (CERN)

    • 19:30 20:30
      Dinner 1h
    • 09:00 10:30
      Lecture 2: Quantum Information and Holography (Part III)

      Instructor: Pranjal Nayak (CERN)

    • 10:30 11:00
      Coffee Break 30m
    • 11:00 12:30
      Lecture 2: Quantum Information and Holography (Part IV)

      Instructor: Pranjal Nayak (CERN)

    • 12:30 14:00
      Lunch Break 1h 30m
    • 14:00 15:30
      Lecture 1: Quantum Entanglement (Part III)

      Instructor: Sara Murciano (Caltech)

    • 15:30 16:00
      Coffee Break 30m
    • 16:00 17:30
      Lecture 1: Quantum Entanglement (Part IV)

      Instructor: Sara Murciano (Caltech)

    • 19:30 20:30
      Dinner 1h
    • 09:00 10:30
      Lecture 3: Quantum Computing (Part I)

      Instructor: Jesse Stryker (LBNL Berkeley)

    • 10:30 11:00
      Coffee Break 30m
    • 11:00 12:30
      Lecture 3: Quantum Computing (Part II)

      Instructor: Jesse Stryker (LBNL Berkeley)

    • 12:30 14:00
      Lunch Break 1h 30m
    • 17:30 19:30
      Hands-On Session

      Hands-on session by Quantinuum: Working with a quantum computer

    • 19:30 20:30
      Dinner 1h
    • 09:00 10:30
      Lecture 3: Quantum Computing (Part III)

      Instructor: Jesse Stryker (LBNL Berkeley)

    • 10:30 11:00
      Coffee Break 30m
    • 11:00 12:30
      Lecture 3: Quantum Computing (Part IV)

      Instructor: Jesse Stryker (LBNL Berkeley)

    • 12:30 14:00
      Lunch Break 1h 30m
    • 14:00 15:30
      Exercice Session
      Lecture 1 (Murciano)
      Lecture 2 (Nayak)
    • 15:30 16:00
      Coffee Break 30m
    • 16:00 17:30
      Exercice Session
      Lecture 1 (Murciano)
      Lecture 2 (Nayak)
    • 17:30 19:30
      Colloquium

      Colloquium by Enrico Rinaldi (Quantinuum)

    • 19:30 20:30
      Dinner 1h