Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) systems as sensors of gravitational physics

Organizers:

Germain Tobar (Stockholm University, Sweden), Navdeep Arya (Stockholm University), Marta Maria Marchese (Institute of Science and Technology Austria), Joshua Foo (Kyushu University)

The past few years have seen several quantum leaps in the study of new regimes at the interface of relativity, gravity, and quantum theory. These advances have been driven by recent experimental developments in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) systems, as well as in macroscopic quantum systems, which have opened new possibilities for probing fundamental questions in gravitational physics and quantum mechanics.

This workshop will bring together experimentalists and theorists working on AMO and macroscopic quantum systems capable of testing this interface. The central focus will be on emerging approaches to gravitational physics using quantum systems, including tests of Casimir physics and other particle-creation effects such as the Unruh effect, as well as possible signatures of the quantisation of gravitational waves in AMO systems.

The core aim of the workshop is to provide lectures on these newly developed topics, with both theoretical and experimental perspectives, and to create an open atmosphere for discussing next steps and future directions in the field.

The workshop will also highlight related themes such as quantum measurement models for gravity and the role of quantum sensors in exploring fundamentally new regimes of gravitational physics.

Invited speakers

- Jack Harris
- Vivishek Sudhir
- Jorma Louko
- Sougato Bose
- (evolving)

Call for participation

Abstract submission should be done through here.

* Abstracts files should be 1 page abstract in .pdf format
* The use of graphics in the abstract is optional.
* A complete editable abstract example and guidelines could be downloaded here.
* You have to be registered before abstract submission

Abstract deadline: Oct 15
Decisions on abstracts will be notified on: Oct 20

Registration fee information

The registration fee for this conference is 450 eur.

The registration fee includes:

- organised bus transportation (reserve seat in advance)
- one reception buffet
- one coffee break with pastries a day
- use of the Centro de Ciencias facilities
- technical assistance and secretarial support

*Cancellation Policy*
A 30 euro charge will be applied for cancellations made up to 10 days before the conference start date.
A no refund policy will be applied to cancellations made after this date.

Bus transportation

The center provides free buses:
From Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Diagonal 686, Metro: L3 Palau Reial at 15:00h (Note that the bus stops opposite University of Barcelona, Facultat de Física i Química)

From Barcelona airport ('El Prat', Terminal T2A: on leaving exit, turn left and you will find a police building called 'Mossos d'Esquadra'.
Cross the road using the zebra crossing and turn left. The bus will stop there) at 15:30h.

Return buses:
From Benasque to Barcelona airport and then university, departure at 9:00h.
The trip by bus to Barcelona takes 4-5h. approximately. The trip by car only takes 3h 30m.

Bus trajectories and dates:
- Barcelona-Benasque, Dec 06.
- Benasque-Barcelona, Dec 12.