Laserlab-Europe AISBL

International Workshop on Sustainable & Circular Technologies
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-27 | Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands

Theory meets XFELs 2025
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-28 | Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

XIV Conference on Quantum Foundations
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-28 | Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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.

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Laserlab-Europe Talk: Nonlinear optical diode effect in a magnetic Weyl semimetal
2025-11-26 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
Speaker: Christian Tzschaschel (University of Zurich)
Weyl semimetals have emerged as a promising quantum material system to discover novel electrical and optical phenomena, due to their combination of nontrivial quantum geometry and strong symmetry breaking. Here, I will present the observation of the nonlinear optical diode effect (NODE) in the magnetic Weyl semimetal CeAlSi, where the magnetic state of CeAlSi introduces a pronounced directionality in the nonlinear optical second-harmonic generation (SHG). By physically reversing the beam path, we show that the measured SHG intensity can change by at least a factor of six between forward and backward propagation over a wide bandwidth exceeding 250 meV. Supported by density-functional theory calculations, we establish the linearly dispersive bands emerging from Weyl nodes as the origin of the extreme bandwidth. By utilizing the electronically conductive semimetallic nature of CeAlSi, we demonstrate current-induced magnetization switching and thus electrical control of the NODE in a mesoscopic spintronic device structure. Our results advance ongoing research to identify novel nonlinear optical/transport phenomena in magnetic topological materials. The NODE further opens new pathways for the unidirectional manipulation of light such as electrically controlled optical isolators [1].
[1] CT et al., Nature Communications 15, 3017 (2024)

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Meeting of the Laserlab-Europe expert group on laser-generated EMP
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28
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.
In 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.
The 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.
The workshop will take place on 27 and 28 November 2025 in the Visitor Centre of the Rutherford Appleton laboratory.
The link to register for the conference is here: https://forms.office.com/e/BPpJ6Xs7Pr
Registration deadline: Friday, 26 September 2025
If 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.
Those 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.

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2nd Chilean Congress on Plasma Physics
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-04 | Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
The conference will cover the following areas of research:

Space and astrophysical plasmas
Theoretical plasmas
Experimental and laboratory plasmas (Z-pinches, gas puffs, RF plasmas, X-pinches, etc.)
Plasma diagnostics
Applications of continuous and pulsed plasmas
Applications of plasmas in industrial processes
Scientific communication and teaching in plasma physics

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Phonons 2025
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-05 | Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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.
Phonons 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.

Topics

Acoustic metamaterials
Applied phononics and devices
Chiral Phononics
Coherent phonons and ultrafast acoustics
Electron-phonon-ligth interactions
Lattice dynamics
Light neutron and x-ray inelastic scattering
Nano- and micro-scale phonon transport
Nanophononics
New phonon techniques materials and phenomena
Nonlinear Phononics
Phonon applications in quantum technologies
Phonon laser
Phononic Crystals
Phonon-magnon interaction
Phononic Metasurfaces
Phonons in 2D materials
Phonons in glasses and disordered materials
Quantum Acoustics
Quantum Optomechanics
Surface Acoustic waves

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NEILS annual meeting
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-09 | Palaiseau, France
The Annual Meeting of the Laserlab-Europe Expert Group NEILS will take place at LULI, Palaiseau, on December 8–9, 2025.
For further information please contact the expert group chair Zsuzsanna Major (GSI).

Expert Group 'Network on extreme intensity laser systems (NEILS)'

Advances in 3OM and Photonics Technologies 2025
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-11 | Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
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.
Benefiting 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.
The 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.
Topics

Optics & Photonics
Opto-Mechatronics
Laser Scanners
Optical Devices
Optical Design
Automation & Control
Opto-Mechanics
Hybrid photonic-microelectronic systems
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Kinematics & Dynamics
Laser Systems
Applied Physics
Optical Metrology
Biomedical Imaging
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Photo-acoustics
Biomaterials
Dental Materials & Biotechnology
Lasers in Medicine
Material Studies
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

9th Asian Workshop on Molecular Spectroscopy (AWMS 2025)
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-12 | Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Laserlab-Europe Talk: Non-invasive photoacoustic imaging for in-depth cultural heritage diagnostics
2025-12-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Speakers: Eleanna Pirgianaki (IESL-FORTH)
In recent years, photoacoustic (PA) techniques have gained significant role in the field of cultural heritage (CH) diagnostics, proving to be powerful tools for the detailed investigation of complex and fragile objects such as paintings, documents and murals. These techniques are based on the PA effect, which involves the generation of acoustic waves as a result of the absorption of intensity-variable optical radiation. The excitation and detection of PA signals through spectroscopic or imaging modalities is non-invasive and non-destructive and provides high optical absorption sensitivity at substantial depths within opaque media, surpassing the performance of several purely optical diagnostic methods.
In this context, we present a novel reflection-mode PA system integrating near-infrared pulsed excitation light and a spherically focused air-coupled ultrasonic transducer for the detection of the generated PA waves. The system is specifically developed to detect in-depth ageing effects in painted mock-ups and to reveal hidden underdrawings, such as pencil sketches, beneath non-transparent paint layers. To assess the performance of the system in detecting degradation phenomena, PA responses were recorded from different pigmented layers that had undergone controlled thermal or photo-ageing treatments. The measurements revealed a progressive increase in the PA amplitude over time, with distinct deterioration rates observed for various types of paint.
Additionally, by employing a second-harmonic excitation wavelength at 532 nm and comparing the PA signal ratios obtained from the two excitation lines, we aimed to enhance the method’s detection sensitivity while also expanding its applicability. Beyond the investigation of ageing effects in painted mock-ups, the developed dual-wavelength PA approach enabled the identification of corrosion levels in various metals and alloys, differentiation among inks of similar visual appearance, and detection of degradation effects in artificially aged papers. Overall, these results highlight the strong potential of PA detection as a complementary diagnostic technique to traditional methods, offering highly sensitive and non-destructive insights into degradation mechanisms and subsurface features across a broad range of CH artifacts.

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Pacifichem 2025: The International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies 2025
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-21 | Honolulu, Honolulu, HI, United States

RIANA Webinar: Additive-Subtractive Synergy in Ultrafast Digital Manufacturing
2025-12-17 15:00 - 16:30
Title: Additive-Subtractive Synergy in Ultrafast Digital Manufacturing: Tunable Femtosecond-to-Picosecond Laser Processing for Highly Selective Ablation and Printing in Thin-Film Electronics and Photovoltaic Applications.
Speaker: Catalin Constantinescu, CNRS-LP3 (Laserlab-Europe)
Date: 17 Dec 2025, 15:00-16:30 Central European Time
The convergence of additive and subtractive digital manufacturing is essential for producing multifunctional micro-/ and nano-structured devices with high spatial precision. This talk presents a unified fabrication platform based on a tunable femtosecond-to-picosecond ultrafast laser system, enabling both highly-selective ablation, and printing, to be performed on a single optical setup, without significant reconfiguration. By tuning the pulse duration from fs to ps, we access a controlled transition from non-thermal, electronically driven ablation to thermally assisted material transfer, providing a powerful degree of freedom in processing hybrid organic/inorganic thin films, functional multilayers, and metal nanoparticle inks. This tuneability allows one to engineer selective ablation thresholds, tailor jet dynamics in printing, and optimize feature resolution and material integration. Furthermore, a discussion on how laser-matter selectivity emerges from contrasts in absorption, bonding energy, thermal diffusion length, and layer architecture, is presented. Time-resolved microscopy and post-process characterization reveal how these parameters govern interface response and deterministic control of etching and printing. Such additive-subtractive synergy opens streamlined pathways for fabricating photonic components, flexible electronics, surface sensors, and lab-on-chip devices, as well as next-generation photovoltaic architectures, including organic/inorganic hybrid thin films. These results demonstrate how tunable fs-ps laser processing redefines precision digital manufacturing for scalable functional device integration.

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Winter School on Open Quantum Systems and Quantum Information Science
2026-01-04 - 2026-01-09 | Wimberly, Wimberly, TX, United States

Annual meeting of the Spectroscopy & Dynamics Group of the RSC, SDGM2026
2026-01-07 - 2026-01-09 | Warwick, Warwick, United Kingdom
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.
SDGM2026 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.
Abstract submission for talks and posters is open until 30 November 2025.
General registration is open and will operate on a first-come-first-served basis until the maximum number of participants is reached.

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NanoSpace Training School on Advanced Characterization of Carbon Materials
2026-01-19 - 2026-01-23 | Benasque, Benasque, Spain
Dear colleagues,
We are very happy to announce the “NanoSpace Training School on Advanced Characterization of Carbon Materials”; a COST NanoSpace Winter School on advanced characterization techniques of carbon materials and their potential applications in astrochemistry. The School will be held 20-22 January 2026 in Benasque (Pyrenees, Aragon), Spain.
All detailed information about the NanoSpace Training School on Advanced Characterization of Carbon Materials; i.e., programme, organising committee, registration, logistics, etc. can be found on the school’s website at https://benasque.org/2026nanospace/ (also available via the NanoSpace website; https://research.iac.es/proyecto/nanospace/).
The list of confirmed topics and lecturers/trainers is the following:
• Introduction to Carbon Nanomaterials ─ Chris EWELS, CNRS-IMN, France
• Kicking Out Electrons: What Photoemission Tells Us About Carbon Materials ─ Paola AYALA, Vienna Univ., Austria
• Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) – Imaging and Spectroscopy on Carbon Nanomaterials ─ Raúl ARENAL, INMA-CSIC-Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain
• Modelling for Experimentalists: The Case of Carbon Defects ─ Chris EWELS, CNRS-IMN, France
• Probing the Matter with infrared and Raman Spectroscopies: from Molecules to Solids ─ Cedric PARDANAUD, CNRS-PIIM, France
• Scanning Probe Microscopy/Spectroscopy (AFM, STM-STS, KPM…) Studies on Carbon Materials ─ José Ángel MARTIN-GAGO, ICMM-CSIC, Spain
• First principles modelling of electronic, structural, and vibrational properties of carbon materials ─ Vincent MEUNIER, Penn State Univ., USA
• Spectral features and Photophysics of Laboratory Analogues of Carbonaceous Nanograins ─ Thomas PINO, CNRS-ISMO, France
• Laboratory IR Spectroscopy of Astrophysically Relevant Molecules and Ions using Fancy Lasers ─ Jos OOMENS, HFML-FELIX, The Netherlands
***Short description of the NanoSpace Training School on Advanced Characterization of Carbon Materials:
This NanoSpace Training School on Advanced Characterization of Carbon Materials is organized by the COST Action NanoSpace (CA21126). The main goal of the Advanced Characterization of Carbon Materials Training School is to provide specialized knowledge to PhD students and young researchers, systematically addressing the description of (nano)materials and the principal and advanced methods and techniques for their characterization and study, with a special emphasis on their potential applications in astrochemistry.
The School will be in person with attendance limited to 33 trainees and with priority given to PhD students and Young Researchers, who are strongly encouraged to participate. There is no registration fee and the NanoSpace COST Action will provide financial support (i.e. reimbursement after the event, covering full or partial travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs) for a significant number of participants (at least ~15-20), with high priority to those with a primary affiliation in an institution located in an Inclusiveness Target Country (ITC) / Near Neighbour Country (NNC) participating in the Action. The information requested in the registration form will be used to select the final list of registered participants as well as those eligible for financial support, which will be notified in advance of the Training School (i.e., by 5th December 2025). The attendees are expected to arrange their own travel and accommodation.
***Registration Deadline: 30th November 2025
***Contact emails: arenal@unizar.es, agarcia@iac.es
Looking forward to meet you in Benasque (Pyrenees, Aragon)!
Kind regards,
Anibal García-Hernández, NanoSpace Action Chair on behalf of the Organizing Committee

Joint European XFEL and DESY Photon Science Users' Meetings 2026
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-30 | Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
The joint European XFEL and DESY Photon Science Users’ Meetings will take place from 26-30 January 2026.
The week schedule is as follows:

Tuesday (27 Jan.): European XFEL plenary and poster session (mainly European XFEL related),
Wednesday (28 Jan.): FLASH plenary session and a jointly organised plenary session FEL session, vendor exhibition and poster session (mainly FLASH),
Thursday (29 Jan.): DESY Photon Science and PETRA III plenary, special session on PETRA IV, vendor exhibition and poster session (mainly PETRA III).

In 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.
Registration 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

Deadline for registration: 17 December 2025

European XFEL UOEC PhD poster prize
The 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.
European XFEL Young Scientist Award (Reminder)
European 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

Find 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.

Laserlab-Europe Talk: Laser produced plasmas (LPP) and LPP SXR/EUV sources for laboratory astrochemistry
2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Speaker: Andrzej Bartnik (MUT-IOE)
Many experiments relevant to various processes in Space were devoted to support interpretation of astronomic observations. The experiments concern formation of astrophysical jets, photoionized plasmas in accretion disks around compact stars, supernovae explosions, matter formed inside giant planets, formation of interstellar dust, molecular processes in interstellar ices, formation of tholins etc. It is so called laboratory astrophysics or astrochemistry.
Some of these experiments require using of high power discharge or laser systems, for some experiments, especially concerning laboratory astrochemistry, synchrotrons, VUV lamps or small scale discharge plasma systems were employed. Some experiments can be, however, performed using laser produced plasma (LPP) soft X-ray (SXR) or extreme ultraviolet (EUV) sources. Some attempts were performed using sources developed in Institute of Optoelectronics, MUT.
The sources utilize gas puff targets and nanosecond, Nd:YAG laser systems. The most intense emission in the SXR or EUV range can be obtained from Xe plasmas, however, in some cases other gases or aerosols are employed. The sources are equipped with the corresponding EUV/SXR optical systems. Some experiments are performed in an ambient gas, under low pressure. Both kind of systems, with and without optics, can be employed for investigation of molecular processes relevant to SXR/EUV induced processes in interstellar clouds, atmospheres of planets or comets. Initial experiments were performed, a series of further experiments is planned.

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XXV Symposium on Atomic, Cluster and Surface Physics (SASP 2026)
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-06 | Obergurgl, Obergurgl, Austria

X-lites Incubator Workshop: Structured Light at High Intensity
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-07 | Ottawa, Canada
Why this workshop matters
Over 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:

Foster community at the intersection of structured light, ultrafast optics, and high-intensity physics;
Catalyze collaboration and align research goals across small, mid-scale, and large-scale facilities;
Launch joint initiatives and a shared roadmap for advancing structured-light science.

Scope and topics
Structured 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.
While 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.
High 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.

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Ultrafast Phenomena in Cooperative Systems - Gordon Research Conference
2026-02-08 - 2026-02-13 | Pomona, Pomona, CA, United States

First Annual Meeting of the Laserlab Spain Network
2026-02-12 - 2026-02-13 | Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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.
Speakers from EuXFEL, ELI, EuPRAXIA, and FERMI will showcase their facilities and highlight the key opportunities available to Spanish users.
Representatives of the Laserlab Spain Network will present the Network’s core activities and areas of expertise.
The workshop will also serve as a vibrant platform to strengthen transnational networking and stimulate fruitful scientific exchanges and collaborations.
Date: 12-13 February
Venue: IMDEA Nanosciences (Tres Cantos, Madrid)
Program, Registration, and useful information: https://www.clpu.es/laserlab_spain_workshop/

2026 Gordon Research Conference on Structures, Energetics and Reaction Dynamics of Gaseous Ions: Characterizing Small and Large Ions Using Experiment and Theory
2026-02-22 - 2026-02-27 | Galveston, Galveston, TX, United States
Conference Description
The 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.
Gaseous 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.
This 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.
Application Information
Applications 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.

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
2026-02-22 - 2026-02-27 | Texas, United States

J2IFAM 2026
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-26 | Madrid, Madrid, Spain
The XVII edition of the J2IFAM 2026 Conference will take place at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid from February 23rd to 26th, 2026.
J2IFAM 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.
This 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.
Abstract submission until 15th December 2025

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CECAM Node Kickoff Workshop "Quantum Materials in and out of Equilibrium – Computational and Experimental Advances"
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-27 | Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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.
Topics

Theory and computation of quantum materials
Ab initio modeling and downfolding
Machine learning potentials and force fields
Neural quantum states
Tensor networks Nonequilibrium quantum dynamics
Ultrafast excitation and pump–probe spectroscopy
Floquet engineering and light-induced phases
Strong light–matter coupling in cavities Experimental advances
Time-resolved photoemission and scattering
Ultrafast electron and optical probes
Cavity and polariton quantum materials
Light-induced phase transitions

Registration deadline: January 15, 2026.

Laserlab-Europe Talk: Laser processing of functional micro/nanostructures for photonics, optoelectronics, and smart surfaces
2026-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Speaker: Maria Kandyla (National Hellenic Research Foundation)
The 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.
Coating 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.
References

D.G. Kotsifaki, M. Kandyla, and P.G. Lagoudakis, Plasmon enhanced optical tweezers with gold-coated black silicon, Scientific Reports 6, 26275 (2016).
G. 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).
G. 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).
M.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).
M. 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).
M. 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).

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DPG Spring Meeting of the Atomic, Molecular, Quantum Optics and Photonics Section (SAMOP)
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-06 | Mainz, Mainz, Germany
The conference is jointly organised by the following DPG associations:
– Working Group on Equal Opportunities– Working Group “Young DPG”– Atomic, Molecular, Quantum Optics and Photonics Section (SAMOP):

Atomic Physics Division
Mass Spectrometry Division
Molecular Physics Division
Quantum Optics and Photonic Division
Short Time-scale Physics and Applied Laser Physics Division

Abstracts are due by December 1st, 2025 at: https://www.dpg-tagung.de/mz26/submission.html

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3rd Women in Photochemistry Symposium
2026-03-03 | London, London, United Kingdom

DPG Spring Meeting of the Condensed Matter Section (SKM)
2026-03-08 - 2026-03-13 | Dresden, Dresden, Germany
The deadline for submitting contributed talks and poster presentations is Monday, 1 December 2025.
The conference is jointly organised by the following DPG associations:
Condensed Matter Section (SKM)

Biological Physics Division
Chemical and Polymer Physics Division
Dynamics and Statistical Physics Division
Functional Materials Division
Low Temperature Physics Division
Magnetism Division with working group Magnetism
Metal and Material Physics Division with working group Metal and Material Physics
Physics of Socio-economic Systems Division
Semiconductor Physics Division
Surface Science Division
Thin Films Division
Vacuum Science and Technology Division

Environmental Physics Division
Physics Education Division
Quantum Information Division
Working Group on Accelerator Physics
Working Group Climate
Working Group on Equal Opportunities
Working Group on Industry and Business
Working Group on Physics, Modern IT and Artificial Intelligence
Working Group “Young DPG”
Working Group young Leaders in Physics
