Workshops

New Horizons in Condensed Matter Physics 2023

In celebration of the vast and deep scientific achievements of our colleague and Nobel Prize winner Prof. Anthony J. Leggett,  beginning this Fall 2023 our Institute will be known as  The Anthony J. Leggett Institute for Condensed Matter Theory. As part of this occasion we are  proud to announce the  upcoming workshop New Horizons in Condensed Matter Physics, to be held here on November 3-5, 2023, where the renaming of the Institute will become official.

 

Modified Gravity

"Modified Gravity" is an event sponsored by the Illinois Center for Advanced Studies of the Universe and the Institute for Condensed Matter Theory, taking place in Urbana, Illinois on May 18 - 20, 2023 in 190 Engineering Sciences Building.

The purpose of this workshop is to bring together various experts in modified gravity from string theorists to cosmologists. GR has been experimentally verified a plethora of times and has passed all the tests so far, although these tests have been conducted at high precision only at what one might consider medium size scales (of the order of our solar system).  Despite this, aside from the very important and deep elusive question of quantization of the theory, there are cosmological (and classical) issues that the theory does not seem to be able to explain, such as the speed of expansion of the universe, dark energy and dark matter.  Therefore, there seems to be a need to modify gravity at very large and at very small scales. 

Strange Metal Virtual Workshop

We held a 3-day workshop between July 28-30, 2021  on strange metal physics observed in the panoply of materials ranging from cuprates to pnictides, heavy fermions, and TBLG.  The workshop will bring together (though virtually) experimentalists and theorists trying to address the fundamental issues of Planckian dissipation, quantum criticality, Mottness, and quadrature magnetic field scaling as they play out in these systems.

The daily schedule can be found here:  //ws.engr.illinois.edu/blogs/getfile/33/43502

Daily recorded talks can be found here:  https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/channel/Strange%2BMetal%2BWorkshop/220514283

Quantum Information and Quantum Entanglement Workshop

The Institute for Condensed Matter Theory will host a conference July 15-19, 2019 in 276 Loomis on applications and aspects of tensor networks and entanglement (broadly construed). The conference is supported by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.  The goal of the conference is to promote discussion and interaction from a diverse range of viewpoints on topics ranging from the use of tensor networks as a conceptual language for quantum information and computation to the nuts and bolts of implementing tensor network algorithms. The conference will consist of interactive chalkboard talks (i.e. no powerpoint) with significant audience participation (discussion and interruption from the audience.)

There is no fee to attend, but we still ask you to register here for catering numbers:  https://my.physics.illinois.edu/eventreg/register.asp?id=1464

For up to date schedule, please visit:

http://clark.physics.illinois.edu/TNConference/

 

StatPhys 27

The 27th International Conference on Statistical Physics, Statphys27

The 27th International Conference on Statistical Physics, Statphys27, organized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) will be held in Buenos Aires (Argentina) on July 8-12, 2019. We have secured funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation for partial support for travel of up to $1,000 U.S. dollars per traveler of up to about 25 participants from U.S. institutions (graduate students, post docs and junior faculty will be given preference) who will be presenting a paper at the conference.

Since the funds are limited they will be assigned by order of application date.

The David Pines Symposium on Superconductivity Today and Tomorrow

The David Pines Symposium on Superconductivity Today and Tomorrow

We are organizing a Conference to honor and remember our colleague David Pines, who passed away on May 3, 2018. Superconductivity is a problem that was the focus of David’s work for more than sixty years. What will be more fitting than to have a conference on where we are in this field today and on its future!

For more details and a list of invited speakers please visit: https://publish.illinois.edu/pines-memorial-symposium/

 

To register please visit https://my.physics.illinois.edu/eventreg

Workshop on Quantum Matter: Interactions, Topology, and Quantum Chaos

Workshop on Quantum Matter: Interactions, Topology, and Quantum Computation

http://research.physics.illinois.edu/ICMT/Workshops/JointWorkshopPerimeter2018/

The Institute for Condensed Matter Theory will host a joint symposium on condensed matter theory involving participants from Perimeter Instiute and University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. This gathering will bring together graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, visitors an faculty from these institutions in a relaxed atmosphere for talks and informal discusions on exciting topics at the frontiers of condensed matter theory and related areas. 

Please register at https://my.physics.illinois.edu/eventreg/register.asp?id=1312

Chaos, Duality, and Topology in Condensed Matter Theory

Chaos, Duality, and Topology in Condensed Matter Theory

The Institute for Condensed Matter Theory will host a workshop with a focus on recent developments in Chaos, Dualities, and Topology in condensed matter. The workshop is partially supported by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation through our Moore Theory Center.

Please Register here:  https://my.physics.illinois.edu/eventreg/index.asp?id=1137

2016 Summer School: Introduction to topological phases of matter, August 8-12, 2016

2016 Summer School: Introduction to topological phases of matter, August 8-12, 2016

http://research.physics.illinois.edu/ICMT/Workshops/opps-summerschool2016.asp

We would ike to cordially invite you to participate in the 2016 summer school workshop “Introduction to topological phases of matter,” funded by the National Science Foundation. The summer 2016 lectures will take place in Illinois, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, between August 8 and August 12, 2016.

Urbana-Chicago Fest 2016, April 2, 2016

Urbana-Chicago Fest 2016, April 2, 2016

http://research.physics.illinois.edu/ICMT/Workshops/urbana-chicagofest2016/

On April 2, 2016 the ICMT will host a joint symposium on condensed matter theory involving participants from the University of Chicago and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This gathering will bring together graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, visitors and faculty from these institutions in a relaxed atmosphere for talks and informal discussions on exciting topics at the frontiers of condensed matter theory and related areas.

Entangled Quantum Matter and Topology, October 16-17, 2014

Entangled Quantum Matter and Topology, October 16-17, 2014

http://conferences.physics.illinois.edu/JointPerimeter2014/

This workshop is a joint meeting of condensed matter theorists from the Illinois ICMT and the Perimeter Institute. It is the 3rd annual meeting, which alternates between the two institutions each year. The workshop will focus on a broad array of topics of recent interest including topological phases of matter, exotic critical phases, quantum entanglement, and strongly correlated systems. Please register at: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/eventreg/index.asp?id=650

SCES@60 Workshop, October 17-18, 2014

SCES@60 Workshop, October 17-18, 2014

http://conferences.physics.illinois.edu/SCESat60/

SCES@60 Workshop on strongly correlated electron systems at 60 years old culminating in an evening Cebration -DP@90.

Urbana-Chicago Fest, March 15, 2014

Urbana-Chicago Fest, March 15, 2014

http://research.physics.illinois.edu/ICMT/Workshops/urbana-chicagofest2014/

The Institute for Condensed Matter Theory hosted a joint symposium on condensed matter theory involving participants from the University of Chicago, Argonne National Lab, and two campuses of the University of Illinois, Chicago and Urbana-Champaign. This gathering brought together graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, visitors and faculty from these institutions in a relaxed atmosphere for talks and informal discussions on exciting topics at the frontiers of condensed matter theory and related areas.

Topology, Entanglement and Strong Correlations in Condensed Matter, November 8-9, 2012

Topology, Entanglement and Strong Correlations in Condensed Matter, November 8-9, 2012

http://research.physics.illinois.edu/ICMT/Workshops/JointWorkshopPerimeter2012/

This workshop is a joint meeting of condensed matter theorists from ICMT and PI. It is the first of a series of meetings that will alternate between both institutions to discuss the pressing subjects of the day. This workshop will focus on the particular problems of entanglement, strong correlations, and topological order in condensed matter physics.

Workshop on Large Fluctuations and Collective Phenomena in Disordered Materials, May 16-19, 2011

Workshop on Large Fluctuations and Collective Phenomena in Disordered Materials, May 16-19, 2011

http://research.physics.illinois.edu/ICMT/Workshops/Fluctuations2011/

A diverse group of prominent experimentalists, computational physicists, and theoreticians working at the interface between Physics, Mechanics, and Materials Science, will focus on phenomena involving intermittent material response, avalanches, and large fluctuations.

Workshop on Topological Phases in Condensed Matter, October 24-26, 2008

Workshop on Topological Phases in Condensed Matter, October 24-26, 2008

http://research.physics.illinois.edu/ICMT/Workshops/Topological2008/

There have been number of exciting recent developments both in the theory of non-abelian quantum Hall states and on the experimental detection of non-abelian quasiparticles in quantum Hall systems and (possibly) in time-reversal breaking superconductors. This motivated us to organized a small workshop in which we hope to bring together a small number of people who are working on these exciting problems. The launching of our new Institute provides a natural venue for a workshop of this type, as well as some amount of funding to organize an event at this limited scale.

20th Annual Workshop on Recent Developments in Electronic Structure Methods, June 18-20, 2008

20th Annual Workshop on Recent Developments in Electronic Structure Methods, June 18-20, 2008

http://www.mcc.uiuc.edu/workshops/electronicstructure/2008/

This workshop series brings together participants in electronic structure theory from around the world, in particular from the US. The presentations describe new methods for computing previously inaccessible properties, breakthroughs in computational efficiency and accuracy, and novel applications of these approaches to the study of molecules, liquids, and solids.

The program will consist of invited oral presentations and contributed posters describing new methods for computing previously inaccessible properties, breakthroughs in computational efficiency and accuracy, and novel applications of these approaches to the study of molecules, liquids, and solids.

Building Bridges between Computational Mathematics and Electronic Structure, June 16-17, 2008

Building Bridges between Computational Mathematics and Electronic Structure, June 16-17, 2008

 

Applied and computational mathematics and computational mechanics have greatly influenced each other, and the interaction between these fields has been very productive. The interaction between the computational physics, chemistry, and materials science and the applied/computational mathematics community has been much smaller. The organizers believe that a closer interaction between these communities would lead to similar great benefits to both. Therefore, we want to make it easier for computational mathematicians to start working on electronic structure problems.

This workshop aims to bring together people that would like to put together software (e.g. documented scripts to generate test cases), introductory material (reports/documentation), test libraries, and so on, to help researchers with a computational or applied math background (start) making contributions to electronic structure calculations with modest effort. This can take many forms, and the list below should be considered a suggestion rather than a definite plan. Brainstorming and planning how to make the most impact will be part of the preparation and the meeting.

The desired result of the meeting is concrete plans for collaborations to establish software, documentation, test libraries, etc., and for obtaining funding for this effort. It is expected that participants are willing to commit time toward this effort (their own or that of students and postdocs).

Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer Theory of Superconductivity @ 50, October 10-13, 2007

Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer Theory of Superconductivity @ 50, October 10-13, 2007

http://conferences.illinois.edu/bcs50/

The celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1957 BCS paper will attempt to meet three goals: 1) highlight a physics discovery unique to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; 2) stress the intellectual impact of BCS on other areas of physics as well as technology; and 3) raise public awareness of solid state physics.

Each day of this four-day conference will be dedicated to different aspects of superconductivity. The first day will be devoted to the making of BCS -- that is, the history and people behind BCS. Current trends in superconductivity will be featured on the second day, and on the third day the technological impact of BCS will be highlighted. The last day of the conference will feature the impact of BCS on other areas of physics. Also, to help impart to the UIUC community the impact of BCS, we intend to hold a public lecture on the quantum magic of superconductivity.

(video of sessions)