Zilberberg working group gathers 60 international participants at the “Collective Phenomena” workshop in Konstanz

The workshop "Collective Phenomena: From Out-of-Equilibrium Many-Body States to Bosonic Codes and Dynamical Gauge Fields" brought together 60 physicists from 11 countries, including central, southern, and eastern Europe, Great Britain, Switzerland, Israel, the US, and Croatia.

The workshop "Collective Phenomena: From Out-of-Equilibrium Many-Body States to Bosonic Codes and Dynamical Gauge Fields" took place from August 26 to 29 at the Steigenberger Inselhotel in Konstanz. The event brought together 60 physicists from 11 countries, including central, southern, and eastern Europe, Great Britain, Switzerland, Israel, the US, and Croatia.
"Our goal was to provide a unique space for dialogue among leading experimentalists and theorists, fostering fruitful exchanges between different fields and explore innovative ideas," emphasized Prof. Oded Zilberberg, one of the main organizers. The workshop focused on collective phenomena in cold atoms, nonlinear optics, and circuit quantum electrodynamics, focusing on topics like Non-Equilibrium Phenomena, Statistical Physics, and Quantum Information. These discussions highlighted the complex interplay of quantum many-body interactions, topological order, dissipation, and external drives.
One of the highlights of the workshop was the symposium on Wednesday, August 28, dedicated to "Novel Quantum Simulation Schemes and Platforms.”, which captivated attendees by exploring cutting-edge developments in quantum simulation technologies. This seminar reflected the workshop's aim of uniting fields that share common scientific challenges and insights but rarely have the opportunity to converge.
Beyond the academic discussions, participants enjoyed the tranquil setting of the Steigenberger Inselhotel, with its scenic lake views that added to the event’s success. Reflecting on the workshop, Prof. Zilberberg remarked: “One of the key takeaways was the recognition of the shared interests across diverse disciplines highlighting emerging opportunities in the study of collective quantum phenomena. Participants voiced strong support for organizing similar events in the future to continue these rich interactions.”

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