BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Laserlab-Europe AISBL - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Laserlab-Europe AISBL REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251112T092843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T092935Z UID:10000268-1763337600-1763769599@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:RIAO-OPTILAS 2025 DESCRIPTION:The RIAO-OPTILAS 2025 Conference is the flagship event for optics and photonics in the Iberian-American region. The conference will take place from November 17 to 21\, 2025\, at the Santa Cruz de la Sierra Campus of the Universidad Privada Boliviana in Bolivia. \nRIAO-OPTILAS 2025 aims to provide a dynamic platform for sharing the latest advances in optics and photonics\, fostering knowledge exchange\, and creating unique opportunities for collaboration. This prestigious event will bring together leading researchers\, industry experts\, and influential figures in the field\, offering an inspiring environment for innovation and dialogue. \nThe conference will feature plenary and keynote sessions by renowned speakers\, thematic workshops\, and opportunities to explore breakthrough research and emerging technologies. These sessions will delve into groundbreaking ideas that promise to shape the future of optics and photonics across diverse applications. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAtmospheric and ocean optics\nAtomic and molecular physics\nBio photonics and biomedical applications\nCoherence and statistical optics\nDiffraction and gratings\nFiber optics\, sensors and optical communications\nFourier optics and signal processing\nGeometric optics Digital Holography\nImage processing\, vision and artificial intelligence\nImaging systems\nInstrumentation\, measurement\, and metrology\nIntegrated optics\nLaser and laser optics\nMachine vision\nMaterials Processing with Lasers\nMedical optics and biotechnology\nMicroscopy\nNano photonics and metamaterials\nNonlinear optics\nNovel optical materials and 3D printing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOptics in computing\nOptical data storage\nOptical design and fabrication\nOptical devices\nOptical micro and nano manipulation including optofluidics and microfluidics\nOptics at surfaces\nOptics and photonics in the industry\nOptoelectronics\, Detectors and Sources\nOrganic and hybrid optoelectronics\nPhysical optics\nQuantum optics\nRemote sensing and sensors\nScattering\nSolar Energy\nSpectroscopy\nThin films\nTHz\, microwaves and millimeter-waves photonics\nUltrafast opticsVision\, color\, and visual optics\nX-ray optics\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/riao-optilas-2025/ LOCATION:Santa Cruz\, Santa Cruz\, Bolivia CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20250409T135814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T135814Z UID:10000175-1763424000-1763683199@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Workshop Theory around XFEL DESCRIPTION: URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/workshop-theory-around-xfel/ LOCATION:Marseille\, Marseille\, France CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251106T144156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T144156Z UID:10000265-1763510400-1763596799@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Implications of the use of Generative AI in Software Development\, Application and Licensing DESCRIPTION:Software focus area survey and webinar – Implications of the use of Generative AI in Software Development\, Application and Licensing – on-line\, Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025 | 15:00-17:00 CET \nDear colleagues\, \nThe European Materials Modelling Council (emmc.eu) is holding a webinar\, themed – Implications of the use of Generative AI in Software Development\, Application and Licensing on Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025 | 15:00-17:00 CET.   We have launched a questionnaire – https://forms.gle/gbEiGSsnN9mZXk2L9 – to survey the practices\, issues and implications of using Generative AI in the research software engineering area.  Have your say! \nArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming materials design and discovery by driving innovations in hardware architectures\, software solutions for materials modelling and digital infrastructures collating data from computational and experimental characterisation and processing them using data science to enable learning and generate new knowledge.  We seek to explore how the design\, optimisation\, and performance of computational tools are affected by this transformation on the path of enabling us to tackle more complex challenges with greater efficiency and accuracy. \nThe event registration is free at https://emmc.eu/fa-software-event-2025-11/  but a member login is required (free EMMC membership can be obtained at https://emmc.eu/become-a-member/). \nRegards\, \nIlian Todorov and Natalia Bedoya-Martinez\nEMMC Software Co-Chairs \n  URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/implications-of-the-use-of-generative-ai-in-software-development-application-and-licensing/ CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20250616T155929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T155929Z UID:10000184-1763596800-1763683199@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Workshop on Emerging Ultrafast Diffraction facilities in the UK: LUXD\, EPAC and RUEDI DESCRIPTION: URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/workshop-on-emerging-ultrafast-diffraction-facilities-in-the-uk-luxd-epac-and-ruedi/ LOCATION:Science and Technology Facilities Council\, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, Harwell Campus\, Didcot\, OX11 0QX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20250616T161024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T161024Z UID:10000187-1764115200-1764374399@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Theory meets XFELs 2025 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/theory-meets-xfels-2025/ LOCATION:Hamburg\, Hamburg\, Germany CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251113T123803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T123804Z UID:10000272-1764115200-1764374399@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:XIV Conference on Quantum Foundations DESCRIPTION:The XIV Conference on Quantum Foundations: From Foundations to Quantum Computing – Celebrating IYQ2025 will take place from November 26th to 28th at the Instituto de Ciencias de la Computación in Buenos Aires\, Argentina. This edition of the CQF coincides with the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025)\, as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly\, recognizing the importance of quantum science in shaping future technologies. \n \n More information URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/cqf2025/ LOCATION:Buenos Aires\, Buenos Aires\, Argentina CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20250902T083225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T102427Z UID:10000226-1764201600-1764374399@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Meeting of the Laserlab-Europe expert group on laser-generated EMP DESCRIPTION:The Laserlab-Europe Expert Group on laser-generated electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) will be holding their regular workshop at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory this year. It will be a two day event\, featuring oral and poster presentations and ending with a round table discussion. \nIn experiments involving high power lasers\, a significant portion of the incoming laser energy is converted into transient electromagnetic pulses (EMPs)\, composed of radiation at radio\, microwave and THz frequencies. These EMP fields scale with laser energy and intensity and can easily exceed the MV/m magnitude – strong enough to disrupt or imperil electronic devices placed near the experimental vacuum chamber. \nThe physics of EMP production is closely related to many topics of active research within the laser-plasma community. At previous meetings of the Laserlab expert group we have had talks on a range of fascinating subjects\, including: the physics of target charging and fast currents\, generating strong magnetic fields with lasers\, ion acceleration and beam transport\, radiobiological studies\, terahertz radiation from solid targets\, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and techniques for reducing EMP emission. \nThe workshop will take place on 27 and 28 November 2025 in the Visitor Centre of the Rutherford Appleton laboratory. \nThe link to register for the conference is here: https://forms.office.com/e/BPpJ6Xs7Pr \nRegistration deadline: Friday\, 26 September 2025 \nIf you would prefer to submit your abstract after you have registered\, then send the abstract to philip.bradford@stfc.ac.uk before close of day on Friday 3rd October. Please indicate in your email whether you would like to be considered for an oral or poster presentation. \nThose attending in person will have to arrange their own accommodation. Travel from Abingdon to the conference venue will be arranged by the organisers. More details about suggested hotels can be found on the registration form. \n \n Register here URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/meeting-expert-group-laser-generated-emp-2025/ CATEGORIES:conference calendar,expert group laser-generated emp,laserlab-europe events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/expert-group_laser-gen-emp_news.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251205 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251113T130227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T130232Z UID:10000274-1764547200-1764892799@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:2nd Chilean Congress on Plasma Physics DESCRIPTION:The conference will cover the following areas of research: \n\nSpace and astrophysical plasmas\nTheoretical plasmas\nExperimental and laboratory plasmas (Z-pinches\, gas puffs\, RF plasmas\, X-pinches\, etc.)\nPlasma diagnostics\nApplications of continuous and pulsed plasmas\nApplications of plasmas in industrial processes\nScientific communication and teaching in plasma physics\n\n \n More information URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/2nd-chilean-congress-on-plasma-physics/ LOCATION:Valparaíso\, Valparaíso\, Chile CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251206 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251112T094119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T094309Z UID:10000269-1764547200-1764979199@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Phonons 2025 DESCRIPTION:Phonons 2025 will be the 18th edition of a distinguished conference series dedicated to presenting the most prominent results in phonon physics. This 18th International Conference on Phonon Scattering in Condensed Matter will be held in Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, and continues the last two conferences held in Paris\, France\, in 2023 and Nanjing\, China\, in 2018. \nPhonons 2025 will feature plenary sessions on the latest developments\, parallel oral sessions with invited talks on key topics\, poster sessions\, and social events to encourage discussions within the phonon physics community. \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAcoustic metamaterials\nApplied phononics and devices\nChiral Phononics\nCoherent phonons and ultrafast acoustics\nElectron-phonon-ligth interactions\nLattice dynamics\nLight neutron and x-ray inelastic scattering\nNano- and micro-scale phonon transport\nNanophononics\nNew phonon techniques materials and phenomena\nNonlinear Phononics\nPhonon applications in quantum technologies\nPhonon laser\nPhononic Crystals\nPhonon-magnon interaction\nPhononic Metasurfaces\nPhonons in 2D materials\nPhonons in glasses and disordered materials\nQuantum Acoustics\nQuantum Optomechanics\nSurface Acoustic waves \n\n \n More information URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/phonons-2025/ LOCATION:Buenos Aires\, Buenos Aires\, Argentina CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251212 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251121T125605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T125605Z UID:10000276-1765152000-1765497599@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Advances in 3OM and Photonics Technologies 2025 DESCRIPTION:The aim of this Conference is to bring together specialists from different fields that are related to Optics & Photonics\, key enabling technologies at European and global level. The scope is to put forth these two domains in the eyes of the Romanian community and to provide a forum for international experts. \nBenefiting from the endorsement of SPIE\, the International Society of Optics and Photonics (https://spie.org/)\, the program includes dedicated sessions to leading infrastructure development programs\, including the Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI\, https://www.eli-laser.eu/) and the Romanian IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest) on microelectronics. These workshops aim to bridge the gap between various scientific communities—including Physics\, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering\, and Medicine. \nThe final scope is to develop an Optics & Photonics Romanian Platform\, well linked to international scientific societies and bringing together academia and industry – with a capability to help setting National priorities and foster international collaboration for these two domains\, Optics and Photonics\, which have been responsible for over 11% of the global GDP. \nTopics\n\nOptics & Photonics\nOpto-Mechatronics\nLaser Scanners\nOptical Devices\nOptical Design\nAutomation & Control\nOpto-Mechanics\nHybrid photonic-microelectronic systems\nFinite Element Analysis (FEA)\nKinematics & Dynamics\nLaser Systems\nApplied Physics\nOptical Metrology\nBiomedical Imaging\nOptical Coherence Tomography (OCT)\nPhoto-acoustics\nBiomaterials\nDental Materials & Biotechnology\nLasers in Medicine\nMaterial Studies\nNon-Destructive Testing (NDT) URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/advances-in-3om-and-photonics-technologies-2025/ LOCATION:Timisoara\, Timisoara\, Romania CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20250617T082049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T154114Z UID:10000190-1765238400-1765583999@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:9th Asian Workshop on Molecular Spectroscopy (AWMS 2025) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/9th-asian-workshop-on-molecular-spectroscopy-awms-2025/ LOCATION:Sydney\, Sydney\, Australia CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20241202T093629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T072954Z UID:10000029-1765760400-1766278799@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Pacifichem 2025: The International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies 2025 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/pacifichem-2025-the-international-chemical-congress-of-pacific-basin-societies-2025/ LOCATION:Honolulu\, Honolulu\, HI\, United States CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251028T145422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T145422Z UID:10000251-1767484800-1768003199@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Winter School on Open Quantum Systems and Quantum Information Science DESCRIPTION: URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/winter-school-on-open-quantum-systems-and-quantum-information-science/ LOCATION:Wimberly\, Wimberly\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20250717T164315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T095732Z UID:10000214-1767744000-1768003199@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Annual meeting of the Spectroscopy & Dynamics Group of the RSC\, SDGM2026 DESCRIPTION:The SDG meeting (SDGM) is a three day meeting\, held annually\, which brings together the UK spectroscopy and dynamics community. We focus on providing early career researchers (PhD students and postdocs) with opportunities to present their work through short talks and posters. In addition we have a handful of invited speakers to highlight cutting edge research in our field\, through tutorial lectures and research seminars. \nSDGM2026 will be held at the University of Warwick between January 7-9 2026\, where Dr. Jack Woolley and Prof. Vas Stavros will act as the local organisers. \nAbstract submission for talks and posters is open until 30 November 2025. \nGeneral registration is open and will operate on a first-come-first-served basis until the maximum number of participants is reached. \n \n More information URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/annual-meeting-of-the-spectroscopy-dynamics-group-of-the-rsc-sdgm2026/ LOCATION:Warwick\, Warwick\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251201T161004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T161004Z UID:10000283-1769385600-1769817599@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Joint European XFEL and DESY Photon Science Users' Meetings 2026 DESCRIPTION:The joint European XFEL and DESY Photon Science Users’ Meetings will take place from 26-30 January 2026. \nThe week schedule is as follows: \n\nTuesday (27 Jan.): European XFEL plenary and poster session (mainly European XFEL related)\,\nWednesday (28 Jan.): FLASH plenary session and a jointly organised plenary session FEL session\, vendor exhibition and poster session (mainly FLASH)\,\nThursday (29 Jan.): DESY Photon Science and PETRA III plenary\, special session on PETRA IV\, vendor exhibition and poster session (mainly PETRA III).\n\nIn addition\, satellite meetings on different topics will be held from Monday to Friday and will be organised on the DESY and European XFEL campus\, respectively. For exact locations and dates of the single events please consult the registration pages. \nRegistration to both European XFEL and DESY Photon Science Users’ Meetings 2026 is open\, and submission of posters is possible: https://indico.desy.de/e/usersmeeting2026\n\nDeadline for registration: 17 December 2025 \n\nEuropean XFEL UOEC PhD poster prize\nThe European XFEL User Organization Executive Committee awards PhD Poster prizes to posters presented at the European XFEL Users’ Meeting about exciting research performed with radiation from European XFEL.\nEuropean XFEL Young Scientist Award (Reminder)\nEuropean XFEL welcomes nominations for this award\, recognizing outstanding contributions to research at European XFEL by scientists in the early stages of their careers. Nominations can be submitted by 03 December 2025 at 23:59 (local time – CET). Please refer to this electronic form: https://in.xfel.eu/thesurvey/index.php/451568\n\nFind further information about all events and conditions for participation in the PhD Poster prize and Young Scientist award selection under www.xfel.eu/2026um and in the registration details. URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/joint-european-xfel-and-desy-photon-science-users-meetings-2026/ LOCATION:Hamburg\, Hamburg\, Germany CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251105T134330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T134330Z UID:10000263-1769904000-1770422399@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:XXV Symposium on Atomic\, Cluster and Surface Physics (SASP 2026) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/xxv-symposium-on-atomic-cluster-and-surface-physics-sasp-2026/ LOCATION:Obergurgl\, Obergurgl\, Austria CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251124T082400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T082428Z UID:10000278-1770336000-1770508799@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:X-lites Incubator Workshop: Structured Light at High Intensity DESCRIPTION:Why this workshop matters\nOver the past decade\, structured light has rapidly expanded—especially in the high-intensity regime\, where it opens new frontiers in physics\, technology\, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This workshop will convene researchers from universities\, national laboratories\, and light-source facilities to: \n\nFoster community at the intersection of structured light\, ultrafast optics\, and high-intensity physics;\nCatalyze collaboration and align research goals across small\, mid-scale\, and large-scale facilities;\nLaunch joint initiatives and a shared roadmap for advancing structured-light science.\n\nScope and topics\nStructured light refers to optical fields whose amplitude\, phase\, polarization\, or temporal profile are deliberately sculpted\, often on the scale of a single optical cycle\, to introduce four-dimensional spatiotemporal structure. By coupling light’s spatial and temporal degrees of freedom\, structured light offers unprecedented control over light-matter interactions. \nWhile traditional laser science has emphasized smooth\, Gaussian beams\, structured-light methods intentionally introduce spatial and temporal complexity\, encoding angular momentum\, spatial chirality\, and ultrafast modulation\, to uncover new regimes of optical control. \nHigh intensity denotes fields strong enough to ionize matter\, generate plasma\, and trigger nonlinear or relativistic effects\, unlocking new physics and enabling novel applications in ultrafast and strong-field science. \n  \nRegistration closes Jan 7\, 2026 \n  \nMore information URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/x-lites-workshop-structured-light-ottawa-2026/ LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20250916T093004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T093004Z UID:10000237-1770508800-1771027199@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Ultrafast Phenomena in Cooperative Systems - Gordon Research Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/ultrafast-phenomena-in-cooperative-systems-gordon-research-conference/ LOCATION:Pomona\, Pomona\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20260120T111733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T111733Z UID:10000303-1770854400-1771027199@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:First Annual Meeting of the Laserlab Spain Network DESCRIPTION:The First Annual Meeting of the Laserlab Spain Network will provide a unique opportunity to engage with the Spanish scientific community active in intense photonics and to connect directly with leading European-class facilities\, including Free Electron Lasers and Extreme Light infrastructures. \nSpeakers from EuXFEL\, ELI\, EuPRAXIA\, and FERMI will showcase their facilities and highlight the key opportunities available to Spanish users. \nRepresentatives of the Laserlab Spain Network will present the Network’s core activities and areas of expertise. \nThe workshop will also serve as a vibrant platform to strengthen transnational networking and stimulate fruitful scientific exchanges and collaborations. \nDate: 12-13 February\nVenue: IMDEA Nanosciences (Tres Cantos\, Madrid)\nProgram\, Registration\, and useful information: https://www.clpu.es/laserlab_spain_workshop/ URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/first-annual-meeting-of-the-laserlab-spain-network/ LOCATION:Madrid\, Madrid\, Spain CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251121T130505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T130505Z UID:10000277-1771718400-1772236799@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:2026 Gordon Research Conference on Structures\, Energetics and Reaction Dynamics of Gaseous Ions: Characterizing Small and Large Ions Using Experiment and Theory DESCRIPTION:Conference Description\nThe Structures\, Energetics and Reaction Dynamics of Gaseous Ions GRC is a premier\, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research\, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide\, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities\, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks\, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages\, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field. \nGaseous ions play a pivotal role in various environments\, serving as crucial intermediates in processes ranging from atmospheric chemistry to astrophysical phenomena to industrial processing and forensics. In planetary atmospheres\, ions contribute to chemical reactions that influence weather patterns\, auroras\, and even the formation of atmospheric layers. In the interstellar medium\, they are central to the formation of complex molecules and the ionization of interstellar gases\, thereby affecting star formation and the evolution of galaxies. In combustion\, gaseous ions participate in the complex chemistry of flames\, impacting energy release and pollutant formation. Beyond these natural contexts\, gaseous ions are vital in mass spectrometry\, a key enabling technology that underpins numerous scientific fields. Mass spectrometry allows for the precise analysis of substances by ionizing molecules and measuring their mass-to-charge ratios. This technique is indispensable in proteomics for identifying proteins\, in metabolomics for studying biochemical pathways\, in environmental science for detecting pollutants\, and in the emerging field of personalized medicine. In forensics\, mass spectrometry is used for drug detection and crime scene analysis\, while in pharmaceuticals\, it is employed for drug development and quality control. The ability to generate and analyze gaseous ions has revolutionized these areas\, providing insights that are critical for research\, industry\, and beyond. \nThis GRC focuses on the fundamentals of gas-phase ion chemistry and applications in which gas-phase ion chemistry and physics play a pivotal role. The meeting emphasizes the development of new and the use of more mature experimental and theoretical approaches for studying the structures\, energetics\, and reactivity of gaseous ions and their applications to systems ranging from atomic ions to complex macro- and bio-molecular assemblies. The conference highlights experimental techniques\, including mass spectrometry\, optical spectroscopy\, and ion mobility that enable elucidation of the intrinsic properties of both simple and complex systems. The conference includes the development of new theoretical techniques as well as the use of well-developed computational approaches in support of experimental measurements. Topics included are structural characterization of gaseous ions; fundamentals of ionization\, activation\, and dissociation; ion-molecule\, ion-ion\, ion-electron\, and ion-surface interactions; ion reactivity in various environments; and a multitude of applications involving ions. \nApplication Information\nApplications for this meeting must be submitted by January 25\, 2026. Please apply early\, as some meetings become oversubscribed (full) before this deadline. If the meeting is oversubscribed\, it will be stated here. Note: Applications for oversubscribed meetings will only be considered by the conference chair if more seats become available due to cancellations. URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/2026-gordon-research-conference-on-structures-energetics-and-reaction-dynamics-of-gaseous-ions-characterizing-small-and-large-ions-using-experiment-and-theory/ LOCATION:Galveston\, Galveston\, TX\, United States CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251211T104945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T104945Z UID:10000290-1771718400-1772236799@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Funding Opportunities for ECRs to attend 2026 GRC on Structures\, Energetics and Reaction Dynamics of Gaseous Ions: Characterizing Small and Large Ions Using Experiment and Theory DESCRIPTION: URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/funding-opportunities-for-ecrs-to-attend-2026-grc-on-structures-energetics-and-reaction-dynamics-of-gaseous-ions-characterizing-small-and-large-ions-using-experiment-and-theory/ LOCATION:Texas\, United States CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251112T095151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T095333Z UID:10000270-1771804800-1772150399@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:J2IFAM 2026 DESCRIPTION:The XVII edition of the J2IFAM 2026 Conference will take place at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid from February 23rd to 26th\, 2026. \nJ2IFAM has grown into much more than a conference — it is a meeting point for young researchers passionate about Atomic\, Molecular\, and Optical Physics\, as well as related fields in physical chemistry. For five inspiring days\, early-career scientists from around the world will gather to exchange ideas\, share their latest research\, and build collaborations that will shape the future of our field. \nThis year’s program will feature keynote lectures from leading scientists\, oral and poster presentations from BSc\, MSc\, PhD\, and postdoctoral researchers\, and plenty of opportunities for networking in an open and collaborative atmosphere. \nAbstract submission until 15th December 2025 \n \n More information URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/j2ifam-2026/ LOCATION:Madrid\, Madrid\, Spain CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20260105T084338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T084338Z UID:10000298-1771891200-1772236799@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:CECAM Node Kickoff Workshop "Quantum Materials in and out of Equilibrium – Computational and Experimental Advances" DESCRIPTION:The international kick-off workshop of the CECAM-DEQMDYN Node will bring together the communities working on quantum materials and their dynamics. Focusing on the interplay of correlations\, coherence\, fluctuations\, and light– matter interactions\, the workshop will provide an overview of current state-of-the-art tools\, theoretical methods\, and experimental advances. The aim is to highlight key challenges\, foster cross-disciplinary exchange\, and chart future directions in understanding and controlling quantum materials in and out of equilibrium. \nTopics\n\nTheory and computation of quantum materials\nAb initio modeling and downfolding\nMachine learning potentials and force fields\nNeural quantum states\nTensor networks Nonequilibrium quantum dynamics\nUltrafast excitation and pump–probe spectroscopy\nFloquet engineering and light-induced phases\nStrong light–matter coupling in cavities Experimental advances\nTime-resolved photoemission and scattering\nUltrafast electron and optical probes\nCavity and polariton quantum materials\nLight-induced phase transitions\n\nRegistration deadline: January 15\, 2026. URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/cecam-node-kickoff-workshop-quantum-materials-in-and-out-of-equilibrium-computational-and-experimental-advances/ LOCATION:Bremen\, Bremen\, Germany CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260225T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260225T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20260205T130852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T095729Z UID:10000311-1772035200-1772038800@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laserlab-Europe Talk: Laser processing of functional micro/nanostructures for photonics\, optoelectronics\, and smart surfaces DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Maria Kandyla (National Hellenic Research Foundation)  \nThe need for advanced materials and systems with new functionalities has motivated the development of micro/nanostructures on solid surfaces\, which are necessary for the fabrication of functional devices for novel applications. In this talk\, we will discuss the development of functional micro/nanostructures\, based on laser-processed surfaces. \nCoating micro/nanostructures with thin metallic films results in plasmonic substrates with enhanced electromagnetic response across the entire visible range\, which are used for plasmonic optical trapping [1]. Combining silicon micro/nanostructures with thin semiconducting films results in electronic heterojunctions with increased surface area for improved optoelectronic performance [2]. Furthermore\, isotype heterojunctions result in wavelength-selective\, high-speed photodetectors with self-powered operation\, which can be further engineered by careful selection of the electronic properties of the constituting materials [3\,4]. “Smart” surfaces of controllable extreme wetting states are obtained by combining photoresponsive metal oxides with laser-processed micro/nanostructured substrates\, which can reach complete water repellence without chemical modification [5]. Also\, surfaces with controlled topography\, either at the micro- or at the nano-scale\, for targeted cell cultures for biomedical applications [6]. We will present recent advances in these fields and discuss future applications. \nReferences \n\n \nD.G. Kotsifaki\, M. Kandyla\, and P.G. Lagoudakis\, Plasmon enhanced optical tweezers with gold-coated black silicon\, Scientific Reports 6\, 26275 (2016).\nG. Chatzigiannakis\, A. Jaros\, R. Leturcq\, J. Jungclaus\, T. Voss\, S. Gardelis\, and M. Kandyla\, Laser-microstructured ZnO/p-Si photodetector with enhanced and broadband responsivity across the ultraviolet-visible-near-infrared range\, ACS Applied Electronic Materials 2\, 2819 (2020).\nG. Chatzigiannakis\, A. Jaros\, R. Leturcq\, J. Jungclaus\, T. Voss\, S. Gardelis\, and M. Kandyla\, Broadband wavelength-selective isotype heterojunction n+-ZnO/n-Si photodetector with variable polarity\, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 903\, 163836 (2022).\nM.D. Tsanakas\, A. Jaros\, Y. Fleming\, M. Efthimiadou\, T. Voss\, R. Leturcq\, S. Gardelis\, and M. Kandyla\, Wavelength-selective\, high-speed\, self-powered isotype heterojunction n+-ZnO/n-Si photodetector with engineered and tunable spectral response\, Advanced Materials Technologies 10\, 2401740 (2025).\nM. Kanidi\, A. Bardakas\, A. Kerasidou\, A. Anastasopoulos\, C. Tsamis\, and M. Kandyla\, Hierarchical ‘rose-petal’ ZnO/Si surfaces with reversible wettability reaching complete water repellence without chemical modification\, Applied Physics A 129\, 320 (2023).\nM. Kanidi\, A. Papadimitropoulou\, C. Charalampous\, Z. Chakim\, G. Tsekenis\, A. Sinani\, C. Riziotis\, and M. Kandyla\, Regulating MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell adhesion on laser-patterned surfaces with micro- and nanotopography\, Biointerphases 17\, 021002 (2022).\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the Talk URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lle-talk-laser-processing-of-functional-micro-nanostructures-for-photonics-optoelectronics-and-smart-surfaces/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:conference calendar,laserlab-europe events,laserlab-europe talk,lasers4eu ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/lle-talk_kandyla_thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251112T102552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T103119Z UID:10000271-1772323200-1772841599@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:DPG Spring Meeting of the Atomic\, Molecular\, Quantum Optics and Photonics Section (SAMOP) DESCRIPTION:The conference is jointly organised by the following DPG associations: \n– Working Group on Equal Opportunities– Working Group “Young DPG”– Atomic\, Molecular\, Quantum Optics and Photonics Section (SAMOP): \n\nAtomic Physics Division\nMass Spectrometry Division\nMolecular Physics Division\nQuantum Optics and Photonic Division\nShort Time-scale Physics and Applied Laser Physics Division\n\n\n\n\n Abstracts are due by December 1st\, 2025 at: https://www.dpg-tagung.de/mz26/submission.html \n \n More information URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/dpg-spring-meeting-samop-202603/ LOCATION:Mainz\, Mainz\, Germany CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260304 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20260205T105137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T105137Z UID:10000310-1772496000-1772582399@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:3rd Women in Photochemistry Symposium DESCRIPTION: URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/3rd-women-in-photochemistry-symposium/ LOCATION:London\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260314 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251125T130619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T130619Z UID:10000280-1772928000-1773446399@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:DPG Spring Meeting of the Condensed Matter Section (SKM) DESCRIPTION:The deadline for submitting contributed talks and poster presentations is Monday\, 1 December 2025. \nThe conference is jointly organised by the following DPG associations: \nCondensed Matter Section (SKM) \n\nBiological Physics Division\nChemical and Polymer Physics Division\nDynamics and Statistical Physics Division\nFunctional Materials Division\nLow Temperature Physics Division\nMagnetism Division with working group Magnetism\nMetal and Material Physics Division with working group Metal and Material Physics\nPhysics of Socio-economic Systems Division\nSemiconductor Physics Division\nSurface Science Division\nThin Films Division\nVacuum Science and Technology Division\n\nEnvironmental Physics Division \nPhysics Education Division \nQuantum Information Division \nWorking Group on Accelerator Physics \nWorking Group Climate \nWorking Group on Equal Opportunities \nWorking Group on Industry and Business \nWorking Group on Physics\, Modern IT and Artificial Intelligence \nWorking Group “Young DPG” \nWorking Group young Leaders in Physics URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/dpg-spring-meeting-of-the-condensed-matter-section-skm/ LOCATION:Dresden\, Dresden\, Germany CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251117T083709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T125340Z UID:10000275-1773014400-1773273599@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:ELIXIR2026 DESCRIPTION:The ELIXIR2026 workshop will take place at SOLEIL from March 9 to 11\, 2026. \nThe development of vacuum-compatible liquid sampling sources has enabled the use of ionizing radiation sources (XUV and X-rays) to study a variety of phenomena in solution\, such as reaction dynamics\, solvation\, or interfacial chemistry. This development is constantly evolving with improvements in light sources\, such as the relative democratization of laser sources based on high-order harmonic generation\, and improvements in liquid targets with for instance the recent development of stable flat liquid jets with sub-micrometer thicknesses. \nThe spectroscopic tools available are now extremely varied and reflect the diversity of the scientific communities interested in the study of liquid-phase phenomena at the molecular scale. They include time-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (femtosecond and even attosecond)\, highly nonlinear optics via liquid-phase HHG\, probes of chirality (circular X-ray dichroism\, PECD)\, RIXS\, coincidence measurements (e-\,e-)\, etc. \nThis workshop will bring together users of these different tools. It will also provide an opportunity to compare and improve theoretical aspects of molecular dynamics in the liquid phase\, thanks to the participation\, we hope\, of European experts in the field. \n \n More information URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/elixir2026/ LOCATION:Saint-Aubin\, Saint-Aubin\, France CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260312T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20260302T100435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T100520Z UID:10000322-1773327600-1773334800@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:RIANA webinar "Small-Angle Scattering Applied to Bio and Nanomaterials" DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Debasish Saha\, Juelich centre for Neutron Science (JCNS)\, Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH\, Germany \nSmall-Angle Scattering (SAS) is a powerful technique that provides information about the structural organization of matter and intra- and or intermolecular interactions in the system at different external conditions. The length scales obtained from the analysis of SAS data are within the limit of a few nanometers to a few hundred nanometers. Among different SAS techniques\, Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) provides excellent resolution and shorter measurement time\, enable us to study different in situ formation of nanomaterials. \nHowever\, such benefits are mostly limited to high atomic number (Z) materials\, whereas provides poor contrast for low-Z materials\, especially for biological systems. On the other hand\, the isotope labelling and solvent-contrast variation in Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) gives an excellent opportunity to extract unique information of individual components in multi-component heterogenous complexes. In addition\, the magnetic moment of neutrons allows to study magnetism and magnetic materials at the nanoscale using the magnetic-SANS technique. In this talk\, the basics of small-angle scattering and its applications in bio and nanomaterials will be discussed. \nLearn more about the RIANA project: https://riana-project.eu/ \n  URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/riana-webinar-small-angle-scattering-applied-to-bio-and-nanomaterials/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:conference calendar,laserlab-europe events,projects,riana ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/riana_logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321 DTSTAMP:20260417T111254 CREATED:20251007T154309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T154309Z UID:10000244-1773532800-1774051199@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Focus Session on Interfacial Charge\, Spin\, and Chemical Dynamics in Energy and Quantum Materials DESCRIPTION:Dear colleagues\, \nAbstract submission for the Focus Session on Interfacial Charge\, Spin\, and Chemical Dynamics in Energy and Quantum Materials at the APS March Meeting in Denver\, CO\, USA (March 15-20\, 2026) is now open until October 23. We would like to invite you to submit your abstract to this session (number 16.01.09\, in DCOMP) to highlight recent progress in theory and simulation methods and their application to modeling dynamics at solid-solid interfaces\, including 2D materials\, topological materials\, and solid-gas phase interfaces of relevance to energy and quantum materials\, as well as experimental studies to be interpreted through or integrated with such computational approaches. \nWe expect this session to bring together contributions from research on method development and its application to the simulations of charge\, spin\, and chemical dynamics and energy\, charge\, and spin transport through materials interfaces\, including those of organic and hybrid organic/inorganic structures and devices. This session will include theory and method development for electron-phonon coupling\, spin-orbit interactions\, and excited state dynamics for solid surfaces and interfaces\, and for machine-learning models for accelerated prediction of complex interfacial dynamics including non-adiabatic processes and quantum coherent phenomena. It will also include experimental studies that elucidate the dynamics and transport at these interfaces. \nWe look forward to seeing you in Denver\,\nOliver Monti\, Johannes Voss\, Aiichiro Nakano and Duy Le URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/focus-session-on-interfacial-charge-spin-and-chemical-dynamics-in-energy-and-quantum-materials/ LOCATION:Denver\, Denver\, CO\, United States CATEGORIES:conference calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR