CRC 183 Summer School

Chiral States of Matter

June 11 to 14, 2026

Chiral States of Matter

The main goal of this school is to provide an introduction to chiral phenomena in different systems, such as Weyl semimetals, chiral molecules(CISS) and chiral spin liquids, highlighting their significance and fundamental role in contemporary physics. This includes an overview of symmetry (breaking) effects, discussions of modern calculation approaches, and insights into recent experimental developments. Registration is open to everybody. If you need visa assistance, please make sure to check the corresponding option in the registration form. For your application to be fully considered, please apply before April 15, 2026.

Invited speakers:

Carlo Beenakker // Leiden University

Ron Naaman // Weizmann Institute of Science

Binghai Yan // Pennsylvania State University

Jonas Fransson // Uppsala University

Saranyo Moitra // University of Leipzig

Inti Sodemann // University of Leipzig

Target Audience

The event is intended for  Master- or PhD- students and PostDocs.

 

Financial Information and accommodation

Registration, food and accommodation in the Physikzentrum Bad Honnef are included free of charge for all participants. Note that no financial assistance for travelling can be awarded.

 

ORGANIZERS:

Universität zu Köln: Maksimilian Usoltcev, Ruben Burkard
Freie Universität Berlin: Fedor Baranov, Oskar Schweizer, Melvin Grumser
Weizmann Institute of Science: Uri Shimon

CONTACT: crc183bhs@physik.fu-berlin.de

Timetable

Thursday 11th June

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12:30 - 18:00

Arrivals

 

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18:30 - 19:30

Dinner

 

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19:30 - 21:00

Beenakker

 

Friday, 12th June

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09:00 - 10:30

Fransson

 

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10:30 - 11:00

Break

 

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11:00 - 12:30

Beenakker

 

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12:30 - 14:00

Lunch

 

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14:00-15:30

Fransson

 

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15:30 - 16:00

Break

 

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16.00 - 17:30

Naaman

 

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18:30-19:30

Dinner 

Saturday, 13th June 

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09:00 - 10:30

Sodemann

 

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10:30 - 11:00

Break

 

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11:00 - 12:30

Poster Session

 

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12:30 - 14:00

Lunch

 

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14:00-15:30

Yan

 

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15:30 - 17:30

Hike

 

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18:30-19:30

Dinner 

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19:30-21:00

Yan

 

Sunday, 14th June

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09:00 - 10:30

Moitra

 

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10:30 - 11:00

Break

 

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11:00 - 12:30

Moitra

 

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12:30 - 14:00

Lunch

 

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14:00

Departure