Magnetism: From Exotic States of Matter to Quantum Technologies

Date: May 6 to May 8, 2025

Location: Room 2020/2030, Fred Kaiser Building, University of British Columbia (2332 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada)

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For inquires, please contact: events@qmi.ubc.ca

Synopsis: Magnetism is a cornerstone of condensed matter physics, exhibiting a diverse range of phenomena from classical spin configurations to exotic quantum states. This school will cover major developments in the field, including altermagnetism, frustrated magnetism, and transport in magnetic materials. Participants will be introduced to both theoretical foundations and experimental techniques relevant to magnetic materials.

Magnetism also plays a vital role in emerging quantum technologies, such as spin-based quantum information processing and spintronics. The school will offer an interdisciplinary perspective on how magnetic systems can enable future technological applications. Through lectures and discussions led by experts, the program aims to provide early-career researchers with the tools to tackle open problems and inspire new collaborations.

Attendance: The school is aimed at students and postdocs working with supervisors at Max Planck Institutes, University of Tokyo and UBC. All participants must register to attend, registration deadline for those who need accommodation is April 3. For local participants who do not require accommodation, deadline for registration is April 25. All participants are encouraged to present a poster showcasing their research.

Invited speakers: Kentaro Kitagawa (UTokyo), Akito Sakai (UTokyo), Bernhard Keimer (MPI Stuttgart), Stuart Parkin (MPI Halle), Libor Smejkal (MPI PKS), George Sawatzky (UBC), Rafael Haenel (Photonics Inc.), Ashley Nicole Warner (D-Wave Systems), Austin Ferrenti (UBC).

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