The study of open quantum systems far from equilibrium stands at the forefront of modern quantum science. It is essential for addressing key challenges in quantum technologies, and underpins our understanding of fundamental non-equilibrium phenomena such as decoherence, steady-state relaxation, and dissipative phase transitions. This Summer School offers a deep and modern theoretical introduction to open quantum dynamics. Designed as an interdisciplinary bridge between quantum optics, many-body physics, and quantum information, our program combines conceptual lectures on basic and advanced topics with hands-on computational tutorials. The event is aimed at graduate students, postdocs, and early-career researchers in quantum optics, condensed matter, and quantum information. The registration fee of 300 CHF (upon acceptance) covers coffee breaks, lunches, and social activities.We offer a limited number of scholarships covering registration fees and lodging. Applications are open until 31 May 2026.
TOPICS
• Fundamentals of open quantum systems and Lindblad master equations
• Dissipative phase transitions
• Quantum error mitigation and noisy channels
• Tensor networks and for open systems
• Measurement-induced phase transitions
• Non-Markovian dynamics
• Dissipation in strongly correlated systems
• Quantum chaos and thermalization
• Phase-space and truncated-Wigner approaches
• Computational tutorials on QuantumToolbox.jl, ITensors.jl, Qiskit