Unifying Themes in Condensed Matter
January 11, 2009 – January 17, 2009
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Location
Aspen Center for Physics, Colorado
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http://qpt.physics.harvard.edu/aspenconf/
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Organizers
Arzhang Ardavan, University of Oxford
Andreas Heinrich, IBM Almaden
Barbara Jones, IBM Almaden
Subir Sachdev, Harvard University
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Overview
This conference aims to highlight common physics across a wide range of condensed matter research. There will be particular focus on (i) the transition from quantum to classical magnetism, (ii) non-uniformity, disorder and nanoscale science, (iii) the effects of strong correlations, and (iv) ultrafast phenomena. The schedule and structure of the program will encourage participation across these disciplines; each subject will be introduced by a leader in the field, and there will be extended periods between talks for informal interactions between participants.