About
The Les Houches School on 'Quantum Metrology: From Optomechanics to Tests of Fundamental Physics' offers an in-depth exploration of key concepts and recent advances in quantum metrology. The first week is dedicated to foundational lectures covering ultracold atomic physics, atomic clocks, quantum squeezing, and optomechanics. In the following week, the school will focus on various aspects of quantum metrology, including precision measurements with quantum systems and their applications to fundamental physics.
Welcome to the Les Houches School on Quantum Metrology, a school on From Optomechanics to Tests of Fundamental Physics.. From October 20, 2025 - October 31, 2025, this school will be held in Les Houches, France.
- Ecole "Atomes Froids" du GDR "Gaz Quantiques"
- Marion DELEHAYE, Institut Femto-ST, CNRS, Besançon
- Quentin GLORIEUX, Laboratoire Kastler Brossel, CNRS, Sorbonne Université
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Topics
- Laser Cooling and Trapping
- Ultracold Atomic Physics
- Bose-Einstein Condensation
- Optomechanics
- Atomic Clocks
- Squeezing Theory (Atoms & Optics)
- Microwave Clocks
- Mathematical Tools for Metrology
- Fiber Networks
- Gravitational Wave Interferometers
- Fundamental Physics Measurements
- Fundamental Constants
- Magnetometry
- Electric Dipole Moment
- Molecules
- Accelerometry
- Gravitational Measurements
- Optical Frequency Combs
- Optical Cavities
- Weak Equivalence Principle
- QED Tests with Antimatter
- Philosophy
- Society/Environment
- Writing/Reviewing Articles
Speakers
Luca Pezze
INO-CNR & LENS
Quantum theory of sensing
Tracy Northup
Innsbruck - IQOQI, UIBK
Quantum Optomechanics
James Thompson
JILA, U. Colorado, NIST Boulder
Quantum Metrology
Laurianne Chomaz
Heidelberg University
Laser cooling and trapping of atoms
Philippe Laurent
SYRTE, Sorbonne University, CNRS
PHARAO and ACES space missions
François Vernotte
FEMTO-ST, Besançon
Allan variance and applications in metrology
Manuel Andia
Laboratoire de physique des 2 infinis, Paris Saclay
Gravitational wave detection
Pacôme Delva
SYRTE, Sorbonne University
Clock comparisons in relativistic spacetime
Morgan Mitchell
ICFO, Barcelona
Quantum magnetometry
Mathieu Manceau
LPL, Paris
Laser cooling of molecules
Vincent Menoret - Exail
Exail
Cold atom sensors for field measurements
Daniel Comparat
LAC, Paris Saclay
Electric dipole moments
Pauline Yzombard
LKB, Sorbonne University
Fundamental tests with antimatter
Michele Giunta - Menlo
Menlo Systems
Frequency combs for metrology
Bart Van Tiggelen
LPMMC, Grenoble
Workshop on Publication and Open Science
Jean-Sébastien Caux
Theoretical Physics (ITFA), Amsterdam
Workshop on Publication and Open Science
Thomas Legero
PTB, Braunschweig
Ultrastable lasers and optical cavities
Carlos Garrido Alzar
SYRTE
Optical and Matter-wave Interferometry-based Quantum Metrology
Etienne Cantin
LPL, Paris
Optical fiber link for ultra-stable frequency dissemination
Program
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Infos
- a library with the main scientific journals (paper or online) and some reference books
- an open space with many blackboards
- a video projector
- an automated video capture system
- a photocopy machine
- Internet (wifi + hubs to connect laptops to the local network)
- desktop computers (5 PCs) and a B&W Laser Printer
- 3 washing machines and 3 dryers.
- Three meals a day in our restaurant
A flashlight is handy at night ; the school chalets are scattered on the mountainside and outside lights may be poor (power failures, storms,…).
Free coffee & tea is available in the bar and in the main building.
Breakfast: 7:45 am to 8:45 am ; Lunch: 12:30 am ; Dinner: 7:30 pm
Accompanying persons who have registered can take their meals at the restaurant (18 euros per meal).
The cafeteria has a piano, table soccer and table tennis.
Registration
Registration to the Les Houches School on Quantum Metrology.
Fees : 948€ (including taxes)
PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED - Results of the selection will be announced on July 18, 2025.
Carefull this is a PRE-registration. You will be contacted on July 18th by the organizers to confirm your registration if you are selected. You only need to register once. Please note that no confirmation email will be sent.