MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FÜR PHYSIK KOMPLEXER SYSTEME
DRESDEN, GERMANY
International Workshop and Seminar
RYDBERG PHYSICS
April 19 - May 14, 2004
DRESDEN, GERMANY
International Workshop and Seminar
RYDBERG PHYSICS
April 19 - May 14, 2004
Scientific coordinators:
| Robin Côté | Thomas Pattard | Matthias Weidemüller |
| University of Connecticut | MPIPKS | Universität Freiburg |
| Storrs, USA | Dresden, Germany | Freiburg, Germany |
Organisation: Mandy Lochar, MPIPKS Dresden,
Germany
SCOPE:
The last years have seen a tremendous revival of interest in the physics of Rydberg atoms and molecules from many different perspectives. Electronic systems in highly excited states touch a wide range of research areas including, among others, ultra-long range molecules, artificial (``designer'') atoms, quantum chaos, quantum information and ultracold Rydberg gases and plasmas. Emphasis is also put on many-body phenomena, quantum ``engineering'' and manipulation, as well as high-precision tests of fundamental theories. Due to the many fields involved, physical insight and technical know-how is scattered over different communities. Thus, the motivation of the seminar is twofold: On the one hand, it aims to bring together experts in a highly innovative research field to discuss their latest results on a high level. On the other hand, groups from various fields of atomic, condensed matter and plasma physics are assembled to foster mutual understanding and learning.
The four-week meeting is centered around a one-week workshop (May 3 - 7) with oral and poster contributions covering the full variety of Rydberg physics (there will also be a special issue of J. Phys. B, with regularly refereed articles). The remaining three weeks will focus on more specific aspects, with tutorials aiming at PhD-students, postdocs and researchers entering the field, complemented by informal discussion groups and talks for a smaller expert audience. The seminar should also provide a forum to identify new topics that may emerge in the future.
INVITED SPEAKERS INCLUDE: (* to be confirmed)
| M. Brune (France) | M. Fleischhauer (Germany) | K.B. MacAdam (USA) |
| P. Bucksbaum (USA) | T. Gallagher (USA) | T.M. O'Neil (USA) |
| J. Burgdörfer (Austria) | P. Gould (USA) |
G. Raithel (USA) |
| L.A. Collins (USA) | C. Greene (USA) | F. Robicheaux (USA) |
| A. Dalgarno (USA) | S. Haroche (France) |
C. Stroud (USA) |
| J. Delos (USA) | T. Killian (USA) | H. Walther (Germany) |
| F.B. Dunning (USA) | D. Kleppner (USA) | J. Walz (Germany) |
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Applications are welcome and should be made by using the application form on
the seminar web page, however, the number of attendees is limited. The
registration fee is 100 EURO. Costs for accommodation and meals
will be covered by the Max Planck Institute. In exceptional cases, limited
funding for travel expenses may be available.
Deadline for applications is January 31, 2004.
For further information and application forms please contact:
Visitors Program
Max-Planck-Institut für Physik komplexer Systeme,
Nöthnitzer Str. 38, D-01187 Dresden
Tel.: +49-351-871-2105 / Fax: +49-351-871-2199
rydphy04@mpipks-dresden.mpg.de
http://www.mpipks-dresden.mpg.de/~rydphy04
rydphy04 2003-11-10