Abstracts can be submitted for all sessions listed below. The choice between an oral or a poster presentation of your contribution is possible. Further instructions are available in the abstract submission form.
Info on talk lengths
The standard length for a contributed talk is 15 min (12+3), for an invited talk 30 min (25+5). The session organisers might extend or shorten talks where necessary. Refer to the schedule once it will be available.
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Accelerator Science and Technology
A broad range of research applications can be accommodated by particle accelerators, which generate specific types of secondary radiation, such as X-rays, neutrons, muons or exotic particles, at very high energies. Another use case is in the field of medical applications for treating patients and diagnosing illnesses. Contributions are encouraged on all aspects of accelerator development for future high energy frontier electron, proton and muon colliders, high brightness synchrotron light sources, high intensity neutron sources as well as medical accelerators.
Contact: Mike Seidel
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Applied Physics: Bridging Theory and Innovation
Applied physics provides essential tools and methodologies for addressing scientific challenges across a wide range of scales, from nuclear and astrophysical processes to advanced technologies for fusion, sensing, and communication. Recent developments include high-precision isotopic and spectrometric techniques for astrophysics, fusion research, and environmental monitoring; advanced plasma diagnostics and modeling to improve the understanding of boundary plasmas and plasma–wall interactions in tokamak devices; and ultrafast laser-based methods for beam characterization and plasma spectroscopy. In parallel, progress in micro- and nanotechnologies—encompassing semiconductor detectors, magnetic nanostructures, spin-wave devices, and wavefront correction techniques—continues to drive innovation in imaging, high-frequency electronics, and communication systems.
This session of the SPS annual meeting will highlight applied physics research spanning plasma and fusion science, nuclear and radiation instrumentation, ultrafast photonics, micro- and nanoelectronics, and advanced diagnostic and modeling approaches. By bringing together expertise from these complementary domains, the session aims to foster interdisciplinary exchange and showcase developments that translate fundamental physics into impactful technologies.
Contact: Fabio Avino, Mike Seidel
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Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics
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Biophysics and Soft Matter
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Condensed Matter Physics (KOND)
The condensed matter program welcomes contributions from all topics within condensed matter physics. This includes but is not limited to contributions from magnetism, superconductivity, semiconductors, fundamental questions on novel quantum phases or applied research. We also welcome contributions focusing on method developments for research on condensed matter materials, and will aim to bundle your input into topical sessions that serve as a fertilizer for fruitful discussions.
Contact: Daniel Mazzone, Ilaria Zardo
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Energy, Environment and Sustainability
This session aims to foster broad participation from the research community, with particular encouragement for early-career researchers and students. Contributions may address fundamental or applied research, system-level analyses, or interdisciplinary perspectives at the interface of energy, environment, and sustainability. By welcoming a wide range of topics and approaches, the session seeks to stimulate exchange across disciplines.
Contact: Tomoko Muranaka, Stephan Wirths
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Gravitational Waves
For this special session, organised in collaboration with the Swiss Gravitational Wave Coordination Group (SGWG), contributions covering all aspects of gravitational wave physics are welcome. Particular emphasis is placed on contributions connected with the Einstein Telescope (ET), the LISA mission, and the ongoing LIGO-Virgo detectors, and gravitational wave activities linked to pulsar timing arrays and atomic interferometers.
Relevant topics include data analysis, theoretical aspects, and experimental challenges of any of the relevant experiments.
We particularly encourage PhD students and postdocs to submit abstracts and to join the meeting. Depending on the number of proposed contributions, the session will take place on one or two afternoons. Poster contributions are also welcome.Contact: Steven Schramm, Philippe Jetzer
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History and Philosophy of Physics
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Magnetism and Spintronics at the Nanoscale
This focus session concerns the latest advancements in the fabrication, measurement, and exploitation of novel functionalities in spintronic and nanomagnetic materials.
We aim to showcase recent work conducted by experimentalists and theorists from Switzerland and neighboring countries who are researching the magnetic properties of thin films, interfaces, and nanostructures. Dirk Grundler (EPFL), Yujeong Bae (EMPA) and Daniela Petti (Polytechnic University of Milan) will present invited talks during the sessions.
Contact: Ales Hrabec, Maria Ameziane, Ke Gu
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Nuclear, Particle- and Astrophysics (TASK)
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Quantum Computing
TThe quantum computing session aims to bring together the groups working on all aspects of quantum computing and simulation from hardware to software, experiment to theory, qubit materials, engineering, computer science and quantum information. This includes various qubit realizations such as atomic, ionic, photonic, superconducting, spin and other qubits, as well as cryo-CMOS control. On the software side, the session includes quantum algorithms, quantum error correction and mitigation, quantum information, as well as NISQ and fault tolerant computing and use cases.
The session is organized by the NCCR SPIN: Spin qubits in Silicon, and will comprise a mixture of oral and poster contributions from both senior and junior researchers. Please submit your contribution before the abstract submission deadline.
Contact: Maria Longobardi, Dominik Zumbühl
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Semiconductors in Industry
Semiconductors are the backbone of modern industry. They power everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to advanced medical devices and AI systems. In today’s era of digital transformation, their role is critical for enabling faster computing, energy efficiency, and connectivity across sectors. Global supply chain challenges have highlighted their strategic importance, making innovation in semiconductor physics essential for resilience and competitiveness. The goal of this year's Physics in Industry session is to provide a unique opportunity to explore how fundamental principles drive breakthroughs in semiconductor technology—fueling progress in electronics, automation, and sustainable solutions.
Contact: Valeria Bragaglia, Gian Salis
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Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
This sessions aims to offer a forum to the theoretical and mathematical physics community in Switzerland and beyond, ranging from statistical mechanics and probability, via PDEs and geometry all the way to holographic dualities and quantum gravity. The session is organised by the NCCR SwissMAP and will showcase contributions by researchers in Switzerland and neighbouring countries in areas relevant to the main research directions of the NCCR.
Contact: Julian Sonner