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Advanced Lectures in Physics in Switzerland III

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Hotel Les Sources Chemin du Vernex 9 1865 Les Diablerets Switzerland
Adrien Florio, Catherine McCarthy (University of Geneva), Rahel Lea Baumgartner (Universite de Geneve (CH)), Sara Murciano, Vito Pellizzani (University of Oxford)
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ALPS III: Exploring phases of matter through symmetries and tensor networks

The ALPS (Advanced Lectures in Physics in Switzerland) is a series of junior schools in theoretical physics taking place in the Swiss Mountains. Past editions can be found here: ALPS I, ALPS II. Its principal aim is to lay the foundation for fruitful collaborations between young researchers with a variety of backgrounds. It is achieved by inspiring discussions between students and through lectures that bridge seemingly different areas of modern theoretical physics. The presence of junior lecturers is designed to further stimulate collaboration between students.

The 3rd edition will focus on quantum phases of matter from the perspective of generalized symmetries and tensor networks. The school will once again take place at the SwissMAP Research station, located in the bucolic village of Les Diablerets, and will feature blackboard lectures, exercise sessions, a colloquium talk and a closing discussion panel, as well as social and leisure activities. Everything takes place in the same venue (Hotel Les Sources). The program will be divided into 3 mini-courses of 6h each, broadly covering the following topics:

  1. Topological phases of matter by Carolyn Zhang (Harvard)
  2. Generalized and non-invertible symmetries in quantum field theory by Lea Bottini (IHES)
  3. Tensor networks, gauge theories and all that by Torsten Zache (Innsbruck, TBC)
 
The colloquium talk will be given by Natalia Chepiga (Oxford).
 
The school is designed for PhD students in theoretical physics with some quantum field theory training. Participation of people from underrepresented groups is encouraged. Childcare or financial support can be asked for.
 
Registration is open until March 8. The selected participants will be asked to pay a 100 CHF registration fee before April 6.
 
 
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