Dear Colleagues,
We are writing to formally announce the program Fundamental Science and
Applications of Ultra-cold Polar Molecules to be held at the Kavli Institute
for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara,
during the period January 22 - March 29, 2013, and to alert you that
applications are now being accepted. We also encourage you to inform others
who you think might be interested in applying. Many of you are already aware
of this program, covering cold chemistry, few-body physics, fundamental
symmetry tests, quantum information and simulation, many body physics,
advances in molecular cooling techniques, and other new topcs. This is a
very exciting time in both theory and experiment for ultracold polar
molecules, and we plan on a highly interdisciplinary workshop. A
simultaneous workshop on control of complex quantum systems will take place,
and we expect a great deal of synergy.
We coordinators will be assisted by scientific advisors Dave DeMille, John
Doyle, Hanns-Christoph Nagerl, and Jun Ye. A summary and the latest
information about the program can be found online at
http://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/activities/dbdetails?acro=coldmoles13. Note that
the Application Deadline is February 29, 2012.
KITP programs differ from many conferences and workshops in that they create
an environment where scientists learn from each other and actually do
substantive research, often collaborating with other participants. To foster
these interactions, KITP strongly encourages theorists to stay for as long
as possible, with three weeks being the minimum stay for a regular theory
participant. We understand, however, that experimentalists with laboratory
responsibilities often cannot manage long visits but can have a big impact
even in a week, so we can be more flexible for them.
Some level of financial support will be available, the amount depending on
the needs of the participants and availability of funds. Supplementary
funds are available to help support families wishing to make extended
visits. To apply, go to the aforementioned web page, and click on the Apply
link. Late applications will be considered as budget and space permits. Due
to space and financial constraints, however, we may not be able to
accommodate everyone who applies.
KITP provides office and computing facilities on-site at UC Santa Barbara
and also provides help finding living accommodations. It is necessary for
every prospective participant to set up an account and apply online, even if
we have already corresponded with you about the program. Actual commitments
of office space and financial support can be made only by written formal
invitations from the KITP Director, David Gross, regardless of any
communications you may have had with us.
If you think you might like to participate, it will help us with our
planning if you could apply early, including your proposed length of stay
and any financial requirements. If you have any questions, please contact
one of the coordinators.
Sincerely yours,
Lincoln Carr <[log in to unmask]>
Paul Julienne <[log in to unmask]>
Roman Krems <[log in to unmask]>
Susanne Yelin <[log in to unmask]>
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