Advanced Lectures in Physics in Switzerland

The ALPS (Advanced Lectures in Physics in Switzerland) is a series of junior schools in theoretical physics taking place in the Swiss Mountains. Its principal aim is to lay the foundation for fruitful collaborations between young researchers with a variety of backgrounds. It is achieved by inspiring discussions between students and through lectures that bridge seemingly different areas of modern theoretical physics. The presence of junior lecturers is designed to further stimulate collaboration between students.

The second edition will focus on quantum many-body physics from different modern perspectives: chaos, hydrodynamics and integrability. It will take place at the SwissMAP Research station, located in the bucolic village of Les Diablerets. The school will feature lectures, exercise sessions, a colloquium talk and a closing discussion panel, as well as social and leisure activities. The program will be divided into three mini-courses of 6 hours each, broadly covering the following topics:

1. Quantum chaos and Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev models
2. Hydrodynamics in quantum field theory
3. Integrability in quantum many-body systems and beyond

The school is designed for PhD students and early postdocs in theoretical physics. Participation of people from underrepresented groups is encouraged. Childcare or financial support can be asked for.