PQChips 2026 August
PQChips 2026 August – 24–28 August 2026 – University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
What is the workshop about?
Quantum chips provide a rapidly developing platform for exploring fundamental quantum phenomena and implementing emerging quantum technologies. Their physics brings together condensed-matter physics, mesoscopic transport, quantum optics, topology, superconducting and semiconductor devices, and quantum information science.
The Workshop on Physics of Quantum Chips (PQC 2026) will introduce participants to the physical principles, theoretical methods, and experimental concepts underlying modern chip-based quantum systems. The programme will connect foundational phenomena—such as geometric phases, quantum interference, the quantum Hall effect, and topological states of matter—with current developments in nonequilibrium quantum transport, circuit quantum electrodynamics, nonlinear and nonreciprocal devices, nanoscale modelling, and quantum algorithms.
Particular attention will be given to the ways in which charge, energy, photons, and quantum information are generated, transported, manipulated, and measured in nanoscale and on-chip quantum platforms. The lectures will combine conceptual foundations with analytical and computational methods relevant to contemporary research.
The lectures will emphasize physical understanding while also introducing analytical and computational methods relevant to current research.
Main topics
The scientific programme will include:
- Berry phases and their role in quantum transport
- The Aharonov–Bohm effect and quantum interference
- Quantization of the Hall conductance
- Models of the quantum Hall effect and topological insulators
- Topological states of matter and their on-chip simulation
- Nonequilibrium Green’s-function methods for nanoscale systems
- Transient and steady-state transport in interacting quantum systems
- Nonlinearity and nonreciprocity in quantum technologies
- Ultrastrong-coupling circuit-QED physics
- Algebraic approaches to quantum algorithms
Further lecture themes will be added when the remaining lecture titles are finalized.
Workshop format
TNQS 2026 is organized around extended lecture series rather than short conference presentations.
Each invited lecturer will deliver a coherent mini-course consisting of three 90-minute sessions. This format will allow the lecturers to introduce the foundations of their subjects, explain the principal theoretical or experimental methods, and discuss selected current research directions and applications.
No more than three 90-minute sessions will be scheduled on any given day. The programme is designed to provide sufficient time for questions, scientific discussions, and interaction between lecturers and participants.
- mesoscopic and condensed-matter physics;
- nanoscale and nonequilibrium quantum transport;
- quantum information and quantum technologies;
- superconducting and semiconductor quantum devices;
- quantum optics and circuit QED;
- topological phases of matter;
- quantum materials and nanostructures.
Participants should have a basic understanding of quantum mechanics. Previous knowledge of solid-state physics, quantum optics, statistical mechanics, or quantum information will be helpful, but expertise in all the subjects covered by the workshop is not required.
In particular, the workshop may be valuable for:
- Researchers in condensed-matter and mesoscopic physics who wish to deepen their understanding of geometric, topological, and nonequilibrium transport phenomena.
- Researchers in quantum information and quantum thermodynamics who are interested in the physical implementation of quantum technologies in solid-state and circuit-based platforms.
- Experimental researchers working with nanostructures, quantum materials, superconducting circuits, or quantum-optical devices who wish to explore complementary theoretical approaches.
- Theoretical researchers interested in connecting analytical and computational methods with experimentally accessible nanoscale systems.
Venue
The workshop will take place at the University of Gdańsk in Gdańsk, Poland.
Detailed information about the building, lecture room, public transport, and accessibility will be published on the Venue page.
Confirmed lecturers
Niccolò Traverso Ziani University of Genoa, Italy
Proposed lecture themes:
– Berry phase and the Aharonov–Bohm effect
– Quantization of the Hall conductance
– Models of the quantum Hall effect and topological insulators
Marcin Syperek Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland
Proposed lecture theme:
– Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuits: introduction
Paweł Mrowiński Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland
Proposed lecture theme:
– Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuits: photonic simulations exploited for on-chip integrated quantum emitters
Paweł Holewa Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland
Proposed lecture theme:
– Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuits: methods of nanofabrication and circuit-level design
Shabir Barzanjeh University of Calgary, Canada
Proposed lecture theme:
– Nonlinearity and nonreciprocity in quantum technologies
Mahn-Soo Choi Korea University, Republic of Korea
Proposed lecture themes:
– Ultrastrong circuit-QED physics and on-chip simulation of topological states of matter
– Algebraic quantum algorithms
Nicolino Lo Gullo University of Calabria, Italy
Proposed lecture theme:
– Nonequilibrium Green’s-function formalism applied to nanoscale systems
Angelo Di Bernardo University of Salerno, Italy
Lecture topics will be announced shortly.
Costs
Information concerning the participation fee, lunches, travel expenses, accommodation, and any available financial support will be announced shortly.
Deadlines
- Registration opening: 13.07.2026
- Registration deadline: 31.08.2026
- Notification of acceptance: 03.08.2026
Practical information
- The working language of the workshop will be English.
- The workshop will run from Monday, 24 August, to Friday, 28 August 2026.
- A detailed timetable and lecture abstracts will be published on the
- Schedule page.
Information about accommodation and travel to Gdańsk will be provided on the Venue page.
Registration
Registration details and the application form will be made available shortly.
Because the number of participants may be limited, applications may be evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s scientific background, research interests, and motivation for attending the workshop.
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