Welcome to the Midsummer Conference on Open Quantum Systems, Decoherence, and the Quantum-to-Classical Crossover
The theory of open quantum systems is essential for describing realistic quantum systems and their interactions with external environments, such as thermal baths or more general uncontrolled environments. Over the years, it has demonstrated its value not only through far-reaching theoretical results but also through its central role in modern experimental implementations. Compared with their closed counterparts, open quantum systems display additional behaviours such as decoherence and dissipation. These processes can give rise to the emergence of a classical description, a concept that lies at the heart of the quantum-to-classical crossover. This is a wide-ranging collection of ideas and tools aimed at explaining how both closed and open quantum systems can manifest as the classical world we observe.
The goal of this conference is to bring together researchers working on open quantum systems and/or the quantum-to-classical crossover. While work combining both fields is welcome, contributions focused on the fundamental aspects of either area are equally valued. Indeed, we believe that studying the fundamentals of each topic can spark interest among both communities. The conference aims to provide a space where results and ideas can be shared, even when they come from different perspectives. The focus will be on the fundamental aspects of these subjects, including experimental work. Because of its foundational focus, this conference will not centre on quantum technologies and applications.
More specifically, contributions related to the following topics are welcome: