Justin Wark - Creating & Diagnosing Solid Density Plasmas with an X-ray FEL

Hamburg Photon Science Colloquium
4th generation light sources provide the capability to irradiate solids with X-rays at intensities in the range of optical lasers. At high focused intensities and sub-100 fs pulse lengths, solid targets transform to plasmas at several millions of degrees Kelvin. Detailed X-Ray spectroscopy allows us to probe the physics of these dense plasmas, and initial results have challenged our understanding of such basic details as how many bound states exist, and the rate at which collisions occur. It appears that current understanding of dense plasmas is woefully inadequate. [more]

Getting tasks done

IMPRS-UFAST skills course
A PhD is a marathon not a sprint. The sheer number of different tasks that need to be done can sometimes be overwhelming. Being able to set goals, prioritise tasks and remain motivated are skills essential for the progression and achievement of your PhD. [more]

Matthias Bartelmann - A microscopic theory for cosmic structures

Hamburg Photon Science Colloquium
Our Universe is permeated by a network of filamentary structures showing a remarkable degree of universality. When treated as a huge ensemble of correlated classical particles out of equilibrium, the properties and the evolution of these structures can be modelled and understood in a straightforward way. I shall describe a new theory for cosmic structures and first results obtained from it. [more]

The theory of electronic structure and molecular dynamics

IMPRS-UFAST core course
The course provides an overview of molecular electronic structure theory, covering the Hartree-Fock method, many-body perturbation theory, multiconfiguration self-consistent field, configuration interaction, coupled cluster, and density functional theory. Also it will discuss how to treat the interaction of molecules with electromagnetic fields. After this, it will cover the basics of molecular dynamics. [more]

Garnet Chan - Many-body quantum chemistry for dynamics in the condensed phase

Hamburg Photon Science Colloquium

Preparing for your PhD defence

IMPRS-UFAST skills course
In this workshop participants have the opportunity to strategically engage with the upcoming oral examination. They develop individual strategies for preparing themselves and learn techniques so they can direct the discussion even at critical points. [more]

Source technology

IMPRS-UFAST core course
The course provides an overview of the working principles of modern light/ X-ray/electron sources, including the respective physics background and their currentstrengths and limitations. The focus will be on techniques and technical basics. [more]

Introduction to C++ for PhD students

IMPRS-UFAST skills course
In this C++ introductory course, you will completely learn the basic C++ syntaxes and will become familiar with object-oriented programming.As the course is going to be project-oriented, we will start by a physical problem from the beginning of the class and you will be instructed to implement a code to solve the problem during the course. [more]

Ultrafast techniques

IMPRS-UFAST core course
The course focuses on the use of modern light/ X-ray/ electron sources for investigating the physics/ chemistry/ biology phenomena. We will discuss scattering and image reconstruction techniques, spectroscopy and their use for time-resolved measurements . Key questions addressed are which techniques exist, how to use them, and which method is best used to reach a certain goal. [more]

IMPRS-UFAST Ph.D. Seminar

IMPRS-UFAST Ph.D. Seminar

Good scientific practice

IMPRS-UFAST skills course
Want to learn more about good scientific practice? This course wants to support doctoral students to develop a responsible professional conduct as researchers. You will gain a general understanding of good scientific practice and scientific misconduct. [more]

Solid State Physics

IMPRS-UFAST core course
From a microscopic point of view, a solid is just a regular arrangement of atoms, embedded in a soup of electrons. Yet, a remarkably rich manifold of phenomena emerges from this simple starting point, ranging from simple metals and semiconductors to multiple kinds of magnetic order or superconductivity. In this course we will discuss basic properties of solids and their microscopic understanding. [more]

Workshops for PhD students on Bahrenfeld Campus - Competent at conferences

Workshop
Conferences are a valuable opportunity to build your network of connections, but this doesn’t happen just by chance. Being able to initiate conversations and make a good impression quickly are key skills in making the most of your time at conferences. The Competent at Conferences workshop will teach you how to network effectively and productively at conferences, career fairs and other gatherings. [more]
A job interview is one of the most drawn-out and intimidating ways of making first impression. However, it’s also your opportunity to get on an employer’s good sight, which can give you a distinct edge over even those applicants whose credentials are better than yours. [more]

Workshops for PhD students on Bahrenfeld Campus - Strengths based leadership skills

Workshop
The Workshop is about: Confident vulnerability. Helping individuals know what their strengths are and what they are not – and becoming comfortable with both. Confident vulnerability leaves individuals open, curious, willing to receive others’ perspectives and synergize through their differences. It is a necessary prerequisite to interdependence [more]

Workshops for PhD students on Bahrenfeld Campus - Conflict resolution skills

Workshop
How to understand conflicts & solve them Conflicts appear in all areas of life and are sometimes inevitable. Since they are highly emotionally demanding, we often find it challenging to keep our mind clear and constructively think about a solution. [more]

Intermediate C++ for PhD students - IMPRS-UFAST skills course

IMPRS-UFAST skills course
The ideal programming language for a physicist would allow him to write his code in terms of physical objects, like Hamiltonians and wave functions, with all the properties we expect of such objects, without sacrificing performance to highly optimised codes. [more]

Science Slam Workshop (IMPRS-UFAST skills)

IMPRS-UFAST skills course
You are proud of what you’re working on and want to know how to explain your research and promote yourself in an exciting way? Then this workshop is the right fit for you! In this Science Slam workshop you will learn to identify what makes you and your work fascinating. Find your personal style to blow your audience’s mind! [more]

Intermolecular interactions - IMPRS-UFAST focus course

IMPRS-UFAST focus course
Within this focus course, we will study the basics of intermolecular interactions. These include molecular properties such as polarizabilities, to learn about the behavior of molecules in external fields, as well as the treatment of thermodynamic and statistical effects. [more]

Moderation training

IMPRS-UFAST skills course
Learn powerful and effective methods for conducting all types of meeting from an experienced expert. [more]

Basics of chemistry and biochemistry - IMPRS-UFAST core course

IMPRS-UFAST core course
In this course, chemistry will mainly be understood as reactions. The course gives an overview about the basics of reaction chemistry and discuss what is already known and what can be measured in the laboratory nowadays (i.e. describing the current frontiers and where the research performed at CFEL can make a difference). In the biochemistry part, the basic principles of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA, their replication etc.) and proteins, their structure and function etc. will be discussed. It will be interesting to work out where the new coherent sources can advance the field. [more]

IMPRS Job Seminar

IMPRS-UFAST skills course
You are not sure yet what to do after your PhD? You want to know what kind of jobs are out there in the real world? You wonder what makes you interesting for industry? Then this seminar is the right fit for you!In this seminar you have the chance to quiz interesting people from outside of academia. Find your dream job! Or at least know where to look for it. [more]

IMPRS-UFAST Ph.D. Seminar

IMPRS-UFAST Ph.D. Seminar

Last steps of your PhD - Info meeting

Info meeting for PhD students on Bahrenfeld Campus
Are you about to finish your PhD? In this info meeting you will learn important facts for the last stage of your PhD, including all questions with respect to authorship, publishing, open access costs or printing your thesis at DESY. [more]

Superconductivity - IMPRS-UFAST focus course

IMPRS-UFAST focus course
This course covers the basic phenomenology and microscopic theory of superconductivity: - definition of superconductors and their thermodynamics - microscopic BCS theory: electron-phonon interaction, Fröhlich Hamiltonian, Cooper instability, mean-field theory, Bogoliubons [more]

Career after your PhD - Academia, industry or science management?

Joint Career Days: Career after your PhD
On day one you will meet scientists as well as people from industry, NGOs and science management! Our speakers will share their experience regarding their doctoral studies and discuss career opportunities with you. On day two you may participate in workshops and coaching sessions on: Career coaching, career development, CV check, grant writing, funding consulting and science management. [more]

Presentation skills

IMPRS-UFAST skills course
“Poets are born – speakers are made.” Public speaking is a necessity in scientific life. Take part in this 2-day course, find out what your strengths are and develop your individual presentation profile. Take steps to learn how to lead the audience from your first appearance on stage until the last question in the discussion. Be authentic, enthusiastic and convincing! [more]

Topological band theory - IMPRS-UFAST focus course

IMPRS-UFAST focus course
This course covers basic concepts in the topological classification of band structures of solids, the development of which led to the Physics Nobel Prize in 2016 for Thouless, Kosterlitz and Haldane. [more]

Navigator workshop! Career orientation and job contacts: How to find your perfectjob outside academia

IMPRS-UFAST Ph.D. Seminar
Thinking about your career after the PhD? Three half-days of explorations and personal encounters with visits to leaders from different sectors of work in Hamburg. This workshop will broaden your perspective - on what you have to offer and where you might go. [more]

Good Scientific Practice for PhD students

IMPRS-UFAST Ph.D. Seminar
In public, "good scientific practice" is often connected with cases of plagiarism when it comes to dissertations. However, the important topic covers a substatially wider spectrum of scientific conduct: Dealing with data (including checking, recording, ownership and storage), the publishing process and authorship, responsible supervision, academic cooperation, conflicts of interest and dealing with conflicts. Inappropriate academic behaviour includes inventing or faking data, violating intellectual property (theft of ideas or plagiarism) and sabotating the research of others. More subtle topics, such as skepticism, critical thinking, reproducibility, handling creativity, the danger of axiomatic assumptions and confirmation bias represent the "heart of good scientific practice". Every PhD student should have a professional understanding of all mentioned topics. [more]

Ultrafast techniques

IMPRS-UFAST core course
The course focuses on the use of modern light/ X-ray/ electron sources for investigating the physics/ chemistry/ biology phenomena. We will discuss scattering and image reconstruction techniques, spectroscopy and their use for time-resolved measurements . Key questions addressed are which techniques exist, how to use them, and which method is best used to reach a certain goal. [more]

Non-linear optics - IMPRS-UFAST core course

IMPRS-UFAST core course
The course provides an overview of the working principles of nonlinear optics with a focus on the basic physical concepts. [more]

The theory of electronic structure and molecular dynamics

IMPRS-UFAST core course
The course provides an overview of molecular electronic structure theory, covering the Hartree-Fock method, many-body perturbation theory, multiconfiguration self-consistent field, configuration interaction, coupled cluster, and density functional theory. Also it will discuss how to treat the interaction of molecules with electromagnetic fields. After this, it will cover the basics of molecular dynamics. [more]

Brief overview of Quantum Dissipative Systems: techniques and applications

IMPRS-UFAST focus course
This course covers an operational introduction to the dissipative quantum systems. Starting with a descriptive introduction we will introduce four essential techniques: I.Liouville Equation II.Generalized Master Equation III.Lindblad Equation and IV.Equations of motion approach, each of them will be illustrated with the help of following examples: driven quantum dot/ phonon which is an essential prototype for condensed matter systems and Jaynes Cummings model borrowed from quantum optics literature. Measurable observables relevant to experiments will be discussed. [more]

Basics of chemistry and biochemistry - IMPRS-UFAST core course

IMPRS-UFAST core course
  • Start: Nov 6, 2018 10:00 AM (Local Time Germany)
  • End: Nov 15, 2018 01:30 PM
  • Speaker: Melanie Schnell, Marta San Valls and Sam Horrell
  • In this course, chemistry will mainly be understood as reactions. The course gives an overview about the basics of reaction chemistry and discuss what is already known and what can be measured in the laboratory nowadays (i.e. describing the current frontiers and where the research performed at CFEL can make a difference). In the biochemistry part, the basic principles of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA, their replication etc.) and proteins, their structure and function etc. will be discussed. It will be interesting to work out where the new coherent sources can advance the field.
  • Location: CFEL (Bldg. 99)
  • Room: Seminar Room O1.060
  • Host: IMPRS-UFAST

Photoinduced Energy and Electron Transfer in the Natural and Artificial Systems

IMPRS-UFAST focus course
One of the most active areas of research is to assemble rationally tailored components at molecular level, which can capture the sunlight energy and transfer it in the desired directions. Biological protein systems, such as the antenna complexes, transfer the absorbed solar energy with unit efficiency into the reaction center, where the charge separation directs the water splitting. This course will provide an introduction to the processes of energy and electron transfer with the help of examples from natural photosynthetic complexes and organic photovoltaics. [more]

Hubbard Model

IMPRS-UFAST focus course
The Hubbard model is the drosophila of condensed matter physics. It is perhaps the simplest possible model capturing the competition between localization of electrons in solids due to Coulomb repulsion and delocalization in energy bands due to kinetic energy lowering. Invented in the early 1960s to descibe magnetism in transition-metal monoxides, it has been generalized and applied to a host of problems in condensed matter including heavy fermions or high-temperature superconductors. Despite its apparent simplicity it shows complicated phase diagrams that depend on dimensionality and lattice coordination as well as electronic filling, with only few exact solutions in limiting cases known to this date. [more]

Non-linear optics

IMPRS-UFAST core course: Non-linear optics
Nonlinear optics (NLO) is one of the most fascinating fields of modern physics. It deals with light-matter interactions at extreme electro-magnetic field strengths. Such fields are today routinely available thanks to laser technology. NLO started with the observation of second harmonic generation from a ruby laser in 1961, just 1 year after the first laser was operated. It allows producing optical pulses with durations in the femtosecond (fs, 10-15 s) and even attosecond (as, 10-18 s) order. With such sources, one can observe chemical reactions, physical and biological phenomena in real time. During the lectures, I will give a short overview of NLO. I will discuss the main physical phenomena (second harmonic generation, optical parametric amplification, difference and sum frequency generation, white light generation, third harmonic generation, high harmonic generation…) and some of their applications, and conclude with the newest trends of research like coherent pulse synthesis. [more]

Solid State Physics

IMPRS-UFAST core course
From a microscopic point of view, a solid is just a regular arrangement of atoms, embedded in a soup of electrons. Yet, a remarkably rich manifold of phenomena emerges from this simple starting point, ranging from simple metals and semiconductors to multiple kinds of magnetic order or superconductivity. In this course we will discuss basic properties of solids and their microscopic understanding.Topics include:- band theory- screening- phonons - ordered phases [more]

Strongly Correlated Electrons from the Perspective of Dynamical Mean-Field Theory (IMPRS-UFAST Focus Course)

IMPRS-UFAST focus course
Strong electronic correlations are a main driver behind many exciting phenomena in quantum many-body systems, ranging from correlated quantum materials (Mott transition, high-temperature superconductivity) to cold atoms in optical lattices. However, the strong-correlation problem still poses many challenges when it comes to a quantitative and even qualitative understanding of the relevant degrees of freedom and microscopic interactions that drive phase transitions in solids. Dynamical mean-field theory (DMFT), first developed in the late 1980s and 1990s, provides one key limit in which the correlation problem becomes tractable, namely the one of large spatial dimensions, or local self-energies. In this focus course we will discuss the basics behind DMFT and learn how this allows one to understand the paradigmatic Mott metal-to-insulator transition. [more]

Non-linear Optics (IMPRS-UFAST Core Course)

IMPRS-UFAST core course
Nonlinear optics (NLO) is one of the most fascinating fields of modern physics. It deals with light-matter interactions at extreme electro-magnetic field strengths. Such fields are today routinely available thanks to laser technology. NLO started with the observation of second harmonic generation from a ruby laser in 1961, just 1 year after the first laser was operated. It allows producing optical pulses with durations in the femtosecond (fs, 10-15 s) and even attosecond (as, 10-18 s) order. With such sources, one can observe chemical reactions, physical and biological phenomena in real time. During the lectures, I will give a short overview of NLO. I will discuss the main physical phenomena (second harmonic generation, optical parametric amplification, difference and sum frequency generation, white light generation, third harmonic generation, high harmonic generation…) and some of their applications, and conclude with the newest trends of research like coherent pulse synthesis. [more]

Presentation Skills (IMPRS-UFAST Skills Course)

IMPRS-UFAST skills course
“Poets are born – speakers are made” Public speaking is a necessity in scientific life. Take part in this two-days course, find out what your strengths are and develop your individual presentation profile. Take steps to learn how to lead the audience from your first appearance on stage until the last question in the discussion. Be authentic, enthusiastic and convincing! [more]

How to Remain a Scientist: Good Scientific Practice (IMPRS UFAST skills course)

IMPRS UFAST skills course

Introduction to Machine Learning with Python (IMPRS UFAST skills course)

IMPRS UFAST skills course
  • Start: Oct 16, 2020 09:00 AM (Local Time Germany)
  • End: Oct 23, 2020 05:00 PM
  • Location: online
  • Host: IMPRS UFAST

Introduction to LabVIEW for PhD students (IMPRS UFAST skills course)

IMPRS UFAST skills course

Project and Time Management (IMPRS UFAST skills course)

IMPRS UFAST core course

Source Technology (IMPRS UFAST core course)

IMPRS UFAST core course

Communication and Conflict Management (IMPRS UFAST skills course)

IMPRS UFAST skills course

Non-linear optics (IMPRS UFAST core course)

IMPRS UFAST core course

Solid State Physics (IMPRS UFAST core course)

IMPRS UFAST core course

Academic & Scientific Writing (IMPRS UFAST skills course)

IMPRS UFAST skills course
  • Start: Apr 7, 2021 03:30 PM (Local Time Germany)
  • End: Jun 30, 2021 05:00 PM
  • Location: online
  • Host: IMPRS UFAST

Introduction to Programming with Python for Computational Science (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Theory of Electronic Structure and Molecular Dynamics (IMPRS UFAST core course)

IMPRS UFAST core course

Numerical Methods and Practical Skills for Computational Physics (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Hubbard Model (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

The Infinite Dimensions of Quantum Physics (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Introduction to the Octopus code – Basics (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Group Theory (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Introduction to the Octopus code - Advanced topics (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

X-Ray Free Electron Lasers: Entering the Virtual Lab (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Academic & Scientific Writing (MINGS & IMPRS UFAST (Skills Course))

MINGS & IMPRS UFAST (Skills Course)

How to Remain a Scientist: Good Scientific Practice (IMPRS UFAST skills course)

IMPRS UFAST skills course

Project and Time Management for Scientists (IMPRS UFAST skills course)

IMPRS UFAST skills course

Introduction to Programming with Python for Computational Science (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Numerical Methods and Practical Skills for Computational Physics Part I (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Non-linear optics (IMPRS UFAST core course)

IMPRS UFAST core course

Numerical Methods and Practical Skills for Computational Physics Part II (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Nonlinear phononics (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Ultrafast Techniques (IMPRS UFAST core course)

IMPRS UFAST core course

Leadership and Career Development for PhD Students (IMPRS UFAST skills course)

IMPRS UFAST skills course

Solid State Physics (IMPRS UFAST core course)

IMPRS UFAST core course

Communication & presentation in the academic context (IMPRS-UFAST Skills Course)

IMPRS-UFAST skills course

Nonlinear phononics (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Introduction to Quantum Optics (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Introduction to LabVIEW for PhD students (IMPRS UFAST skills course)

IMPRS UFAST skills course

Project and Time Management for Scientists (IMPRS UFAST skills course)

IMPRS UFAST skills course

How to Remain a Scientist: Good Scientific Practice (IMPRS UFAST skills course)

IMPRS UFAST skills course

Non-linear optics (IMPRS UFAST core course)

IMPRS UFAST core course

Introduction to Programming with Python for Computational Science (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Numerical Methods and Practical Skills for Computational Physics Part I (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Numerical Methods and Practical Skills for Computational Physics Part II (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Theory of Electronic Structure and Molecular Dynamics (in the era of Machine Learning) (IMPRS UFAST core course)

IMPRS UFAST core course

Communication & presentation in the academic context (IMPRS-UFAST Skills Course)

IMPRS-UFAST skills course

Academic & Scientific Writing (MINGS & IMPRS UFAST skills course))

MINGS & IMPRS UFAST (Skills Course)

Team Work – leadership – career strategies (IMPRS UFAST skills course)

IMPRS UFAST skills course

The Infinite Dimensions of Quantum Physics (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Nonlinear phononics (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Introduction to the Octopus code – Basics (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Introduction to the Octopus code - Advanced topics (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

How to Remain a Scientist: Good Scientific Practice (IMPRS UFAST skills course)

IMPRS UFAST skills course

Diagrammatic many-body theory for light-driven materials (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST core course

Introduction to Programming with Python for Computational Science (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Numerical Methods and Practical Skills for Computational Physics Part I (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Numerical Methods and Practical Skills for Computational Physics Part II (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course

Floquet theory for driven many-body systems (IMPRS UFAST focus course)

IMPRS UFAST focus course
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