Thematic School: From the First to the Second Quantum Revolution – Theory and Applications

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Objectives of the School

The second quantum revolution builds on key concepts of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement, and measurement—to drive the emergence of advanced technologies in quantum information, quantum metrology, and quantum optics. This thematic school will offer participants an in-depth training at the intersection of theoretical advances and recent technological developments.

The school will feature lectures by leading experts, complemented by interactive discussions. The goal is to explore the connections between fundamental research and real-world applications, with a strong focus on recent breakthroughs. Designed for Master’s and PhD students, the program will provide a stimulating environment for scientific exchange and knowledge enhancement.

📍 Location: Peyresq, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France. 📅 Dates: June 9 – 12, 2025

Organization

The QREV25 thematic school is organized by Thomas Durt, Virginia D'Auria, and Mohamed Hatifi as part of QuanTEdu-France (Plan Quantique), in collaboration with other partner institutions (ECM, Institut Fresnel, UCA, Inphiny).

Speakers

📌 Speakers

  • Atomic Physics – Caroline Champenois, PIIM, AMU
  • Quantum Optics and Integrated Photonics – Virginia D'Auria, Photonique et Information Quantiques, Inphyni, UCA
  • Integrated Photonics – Florent Doutre,  Inphyni, UCA
  • Quantum Tomography – Thomas Durt, ECM, Institut Fresnel
  • Collective Variables – Mohamed Hatifi, ECM, Institut Fresnel
  • Weak Measurements – Alexandre Matzkin, LPTM, CY Cergy Paris University
  • HOM Experiment – Brian Stout, AMU, Institut Fresnel

📅 Thematic School Program

🗓️ Day 1 – Tuesday, June 10

Morning

  • 09:00 – 11:00 | V. D’Auria – Introduction to quantum optics: applications and illustrations in integrated photonics.
  • 11h00 – 11h20 ☕ Coffee break
  • 11:20 – 12:20 | T. Durt – Applications of displacement groups in phase space for quantum technologies.

Afternoon

14:00 – 16:00 | C. Champenois – From atomic clocks to entanglement of atomic states.

16h00 – 16h20 ☕ Coffee break

16:20 – 17:20 | 📢 Flash presentations by speakers and participants & poster session (Part 1).

17:20 – 18:20 | 🎤 Panel discussion: Quantum computing (Speakers TBA).


🗓️ Day 2 – Wednesday, June 11

Morning

09:00 – 10:00 | C. Champenois – From atomic clocks to entanglement of atomic states (continued).

10:00 – 11:00 | T. Durt – Applications of displacement groups in phase space for quantum technologies (continued).

11:00 – 11:20Coffee break

11:20 – 12:20 | M. Hatifi – An Introduction to Collective Variables in Quantum Physics

Afternoon

  • 14:00 – 15:00 | A. Matzkin – Weak measurements.
  • 15:00 – 16:00 | F.Doutre – Photonic circuits to manipulate quantum states of light.
  • 16:00 – 16:20 ☕ Coffee break
  • 16:30 – 18:00 | 🌿 Hike in the mountain pastures.
  • 18:00 – 19:00 | 📢 Flash presentations by speakers and participants & poster session (Part 2).

🗓️ Day 3 – Thursday, June 12

Morning

  • 09:00 – 11:00 | A. Matzkin – Weak measurements.
  • 11:00 – 11:20Coffee break
  • 11:20 – 12:20 | B. Stout – Hong-Ou-Mandel effect: theory and applications.
  • 12:20 –Departure
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