Emergent Prethermal Bethe Integrability in a Driven Rydberg Chain by Krishnendu Sengupta

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Discussion Meeting: Cold-Atom Based Quantum Simulators and Forthcoming Quantum Technology Applications ORGANIZERS: Rosario Gonzalez-Ferez (University of Granada, Spain), Pankaj Kumar Mishra (IIT Guwahati, India), Tapan Mishra (NISER, India), Simeon Mistakidis (Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA), Rejish Nath (IISER Pune, India) and Hossein Sadeghpour ( ITAMP, Harvard University, USA) DATE & TIME: 30 March 2026 to 03 April 2026 VENUE: Ramanujan Lecture Hall, ICTS Bengaluru The 20th century saw a revolution in understanding atomic structure, leading to the second Quantum Revolution. Today, we leverage quantum correlations and superposition to engineer novel quantum states, simulate many-body systems, and develop quantum technologies with applications across biology, chemistry, and computing. This proposed international program, Cold-Atom Based Quantum Simulators and Forthcoming Quantum Technology Applications, will bring together leading scientists and early-career researchers from atomic, molecular, optical (AMO), and condensed matter physics. It will focus on nonequilibrium cold quantum gases—particularly dipolar gases, ultracold molecules, and Rydberg atoms—and explore fundamental and applied aspects of quantum simulation and sensing. The program includes keynote talks, lectures by eminent scientists, and short presentations by PhD students and postdocs to promote young researcher engagement. Topics include many-body localization, entanglement dynamics, universal behavior in nonequilibrium systems, and the role of long-range interactions and dimensionality in exotic quantum phases. With India's growing interest in cold atom research, this program aims to foster collaboration, inspire the next generation, and strengthen the national and global quantum research landscape. Emphasis will be placed on theory-experiment synergy, interdisciplinary links, and advancing quantum technologies. Co- supported by: FQCI and NQM CONTACT US: caqsimulators@icts.res.in PROGRAM LINK: https://icts.res.in/discussion-meetin...