About the Conference
We are delighted to announce that the picturesque city of Chania will be the host for the upcoming Annual Meeting on the Mathematical and Physical Aspects of Non-Hermitian Operators.
This is the 21st of a series of annual international meetings that was initiated by Miloslav Znojil in 2003. The first two of these meetings were held in Prague (Czech Republic) in 2003 and 2004. These followed by larger gatherings in Istanbul (2005, 2013 & 2023), Stellenbosch (South Africa), Bologna (Italy), London (UK), Benasque (Spain), Mumbai (India), Hangzhu (China), Dresden (Germany), Paris (France), Jerusalem (Israel), Satif (Algeria), Palermo (Italy), Kyoto (Japan), Bad Honnef (Germany), Bangalor (India), and Sania (China). These meetings were initially attended by a small group of experts working on various aspects of pseudo-Hermitian and PT-symmetric Hamiltonians. Later they attracted the attention of a more diverse groups of physicists and mathematicians interested in the study of non- Hermitian operators and their physical applications. Since 2007 there has been a growing interest in the theoretical and experimental studies of the exceptional points associated with PT symmetry breaking in PT-symmetric optical systems and the optical spectral singularities and their time-reversal dual that respectively yield threshold lasing and coherent perfect absorption of light.
Key Focus Areas:
1. Non-Hermitian Operators: Dive into the latest advancements and theoretical breakthroughs in the field of non-Hermitian operators, unravelling the complexities that govern these mathematical constructs.
2. PT Symmetry: Explore the intricate world of PT symmetry, where the interplay between parity (P) and time-reversal (T) symmetries opens doors to novel insights in physics and mathematics.
3. PT Optics: Delve into the realm of optics through the lens of PT symmetry, where the intersection of physics and optics leads to innovative discoveries and applications.
4. Non Hermitian Photonics: Investigate the emerging field of non-Hermitian photonics, where the principles of non-Hermitian operators intersect with the study of light. Explore how non-Hermitian photonics reshapes our understanding of light-matter interactions leading to advancements in devices, signal processing and quantum optics.
5. Exceptional Points: Uncover the phenomena of exceptional points, where eigenvalues and eigenvectors coalesce, giving rise to unique quantum states with profound implications.
6. Spectral Singularities: Navigate through the fascinating landscape of spectral singularities, where the properties of certain operators lead to unparalleled phenomena, pushing the boundaries of our understanding.
7. Indefinite Metric Quantum Systems: Explore the intriguing concept of indefinite metric quantum systems, delving into the nuances of quantum mechanics that challenge traditional paradigms.
8. Resonances: Investigate resonances in diverse systems, understanding the resonance phenomena that play a pivotal role in various scientific disciplines.
Conference Venue: Chania, Greece
Dates: 22nd to 27th of September
For inquiries and submissions, please visit our conference website or contact us at one of the following mails:
kandida@physics.uoc.gr, makris@physics.uoc.gr, gts@physics.uoc.gr
We look forward to your participation in this enlightening scientific gathering!
