1st Workshop on Topological Quantum Phenomena and Quantum Information Science

Date: July 24 – 28, 2017

About the workshop

Topological quantum matter lies at the interface between condensed matter physics and elementary particle physics and allows an interesting and fruitful cross-fertilization of ideas. Similarly, the field of quantum information science is very broad encompassing a number of fundamental themes such as quantum many-body theory, quantum complexity, and topological quantum computing. This workshop will bring together world-class experts presenting tutorials and talks on a variety of related topics to prospective and beginning graduate students (MSc. & PhD).
Students may apply for financial support. Selected students will receive full or partial coverage (i.e., room and board plus travel expenses), depending on the number of applicants.

Invited Speakers

Ewelina Hankiewicz (University of Würzburg)
Mauro Parternostro (Queen’s University Belfast)
Victor M. Acosta (University of New Mexico)
Shuichi Murakami (Tokyo Institute of Technology)
Diogo S. Pinto (IFSC/USP)
J. C. Egues (IFSC/USP)
Sérgio R. Muniz (IFSC/USP)
Luis G. G. V. Dias da Silva (IFUSP)
Eric C. Andrade (IFSC/USP)
Rafael Chaves (IIP/UFRN)
Rodrigo Pereira (IIP/UFRN)

Topics to be covered:

Topological insulators (2D and 3D)
Spin entanglement
Quantum complexity theory and quantum algorithms
Quantum information theory
Majorana Fermions in topological superconductors
Weyl fermions in novel materials
Quantum computing with quantum optics
Quantum spintronics
Diamond quantum photonics
Thermodynamics of quantum systems
Open quantum system dynamics
Sensing and magnetometry at quantum limit