Fundamental Problems in Quantum Physics 2025
Date: 17th to 19th June 2025
Fifth school on quantum foundations dedicated to Prof. GianCarlo Ghirardi. Previous editions can be found here.
Quantum Mechanics is extremely successful in predicting experimental results and has a vast range of applications. Nonetheless, many unanswered questions remain. The school will introduce Master and PhD students to the still outstanding problems in our understanding of quantum foundations. Topics will cover: foundations of quantum mechanics, quantum and gravity interplay, collapse models, experiments with cold atoms, quantum thermodynamics, open quantum systems, criticality, optomechanics etc.
To give a deep look into the foundations of quantum mechanics, lectures will be given by experts in the field. An extensive time will be dedicated to selected contributed talks.
Registration is mandatory. There is no fee; participants will have to cover their travel and local expenses. Please register here.
List of lecturers
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Organisers:
Matteo Carlesso – University of Trieste, Italy
Sandro Donadi – Queen’s University Belfast, UK
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Location:
The school will take place at the University of Trieste. The room will be announced as soon as possible.
Accomodation
Each participant will be responsible for booking their accommodation. Some possible hotels are:
-Hotel Colombia, Via della Geppa 18, 34132 Trieste
-Palazzo Talenti 1907, Via Saverio Mercadante 1, 34122 Trieste
-Hotel Città di Parenzo, 8 Via degli Artisti 8, 34121 Trieste
Travel
Arriving by plane, one can choose to land at Trieste Airport, Venice Marco Polo Airport, or Treviso Airport. In addition, trains operated by Trenitalia travel frequently between Trieste and major Italian cities. Moreover, buses are available for local and regional transport.
Airport transit: Trieste is served by the Ronchi dei Legionari Airport, the closest and most convenient airport to the city. Visitors can reach the city by either using Bus Line G51 or train.
From airport to Trieste by bus: The bus stops are outside the airport terminal building, on the left. Bus 51 runs from the airport to downtown Trieste. At the airport, bus tickets can be purchased at the Agenzia Turismo FVG on the ground floor or from the automatic machine at the arrivals hall. The tickets must be purchased before getting on the bus.
From airport to Trieste by train: The train stop is connected to the airport through an elevated corridor. Train tickets can be purchased from the automatic machines at the train stop, or directly from the Trenitalia website.
From Venice Marco Polo airport to Trieste: Visitors can reach Trieste from Venice Marco Polo Airport by bus + train (look at the Trenitalia website for train schedules) or via Flixbus. The Mestre-Venezia airport buses take approximately half an hour from the airport to the train station of Venezia Mestre, where passengers switch to trains that run direct to Trieste. Train tickets must be purchased and validated at the validating machines before boarding trains; fines for carrying non-validated tickets are high.
From Treviso airport to Trieste: Visitors can reach Trieste from Treviso Airport by bus + train (look at the Trenitalia website for train schedules). The Treviso airport buses take approximately 15 minutes from the airport to the train station of Treviso, where passengers switch to trains that run direct to Trieste. Train tickets must be purchased and validated at the validating machines before boarding trains; fines for carrying non-validated tickets are high.
Since Trieste is quite a small city, the best way to get around it is to walk.
In alternative, there are several buses that connects the University with the city centre. Tickets for the bus must be purchased in advance, as they are not available onboard. You can purchase them at the main train station in Trieste and at the many local tobacco shops (which are indicated with the symbol T). The cost of a one-way ticket is 1.50 Eur or 3.35 Eur for the full day ticket. Remember to validate it at the moment of getting on the bus in the machines located in the interior.
Contact: matteo.carlesso@units.it
Sponsored:
This workshop and is kindly sponsored by INFN.