Unconventional Phenomena in Quantum Matter

The physics of quantum systems with many interacting electrons holds a myriad of surprises and challenges. Conventional paradigms of condensed matter physics, such as concepts of broken symmetry and electronic quasiparticles, appear to have limited validity as a general framework to discuss these systems. This conference will focus on modern developments in a quest to understand the many ways in which correlated many particle quantum systems defy familiar paradigms. Examples include unconventional insulators and metals characterised by either novel quasiparticles or an absence of quasiparticle excitations. Topics to be covered will include recent results in areas that have proven long-standing mysteries such as high temperature superconductors, as well as in nascent fields such as quantum simulators. Sessions will include discussions of new experimental methods/probes that are well suited to exploring unconventional physics. We have also scheduled time to cover late-breaking developments.

We particularly encourage participation from groups under-represented in science and engineering.