The SLAC Summer Institute (SSI) is an annual Summer School tradition since 1973. The theme of the week-long 54th SLAC Summer Institute is “Quantum Probes for a Quantum Universe”. Advances in quantum sensors are opening up exceptional science opportunities in a wide range of fundamental physics areas, including dark matter, axion, gravity and the neutrino sector. Their exquisite performance has greatly extended the parameter space that can be studied experimentally, and further advances will continue to push the boundaries of our knowledge of fundamental physics.
The lectures at the 54th SLAC Summer Institute in 2026 will cover the principles of quantum sensors, their application in experiments to date and future prospects, providing a balance between technology and science. The Institute lectures are primarily aimed at senior graduate students and postdocs. No prior experience with quantum sensing is required. In addition, contributed presentations, participant projects, Q&A sessions, and social events supplement the lectures to create an invigorating environment for all participants.
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