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PenteQost Spring School on Quantum Science 2025
Dates: 6–10 June 2025
Location: University of Siegen, Germany
Registration Deadline: 4 May 2025 (23:59 Berlin time) –
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Overview
PenteQost-25 is the second edition of the interdisciplinary and international undergraduate spring school on the Fundamentals of Quantum Science. Building on the success of the inaugural event, the school will once again be hosted by the University of Siegen, taking place from Friday afternoon, June 6, to Tuesday noon, June 10, 2025. Timed to align with the Pentecost weekend, the program minimizes conflicts with regular semester schedules.
The school is open to undergraduate students from diverse fields such as physics, mathematics, computer science, and electrical engineering, offering a stimulating academic environment with lectures, interactive discussions, and collaborative sessions.
Topics Covered
Quantum Foundations & Open Quantum Systems
Quantum Information & Statistical Inference
Integrable Quantum Systems
Optical clocks and precision spectroscopy
Quantum Computational Complexity
Lecturers
- Andrea Smirne (University of Milan) – Open
quantum systems, non-Markovian dynamics, quantum metrology.
- Michalis Skotiniotis (University of
Granada) – Quantum information theory, statistical inference.
- Olalla Castro-Alvaredo (City, University of
London) – Integrable quantum field theory, Bethe Ansatz,
Generalised Hydrodynamics.
- Sevag Gharibian (Paderborn University) –
Quantum computational complexity, QMA-completeness, entanglement
theory.
- Judith Elena Jordan (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt) – Optical clocks, precision spectroscopy, trapped-ion-based quantum technologies.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of linear algebra and analysis is recommended, along with familiarity with fundamental quantum mechanics. Suggested preparatory materials include:
“Quantum
Computation and Quantum Information” – M. Nielsen & I. L.
Chuang (Chapters 1–2)
“Quantum Computing for the
Very Curious” & “Quantum Mechanics
Distilled” – A. Matuschak & M. Nielsen
“Introduction to Quantum
Information Science” – A. Ekert (Lectures 1–4)
Target Audience
Undergraduate students in physics, mathematics,
computer science, and electrical engineering.
Graduate students with advanced knowledge are welcome
but should note the introductory nature of the
school.
Location & Travel
Siegen is centrally located in Germany, approximately 125 km from Frankfurt and 90 km from Cologne, with excellent train and road connectivity. Nearby international airports include Frankfurt, Cologne, and Düsseldorf. The city offers a vibrant cultural scene with restaurants, cafes, theaters, and concert halls.
Financial Support
Partial financial support will be available for selected students. Details will be provided after the registration deadline.
Further Information
Registration: Apply
Here
Contact: penteqost@physik.uni-siegen.de
TL;DR
What? International spring school on the
Fundamentals of Quantum Science.
Who? Undergraduate & graduate students in physics,
mathematics, computer science, and related fields.
When? 6–10 June 2025; registration closes 4 May
2025 (23:59 Berlin time).
Where? University of Siegen,
Germany.
Apply Here: Registration
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Website: Event Page
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We look forward to welcoming you to PenteQost-25 in Siegen!