Bernoulli Center . EPFL . Lausanne, Switzerland
31 May-18 June 2027
A three-week international programme connecting number theory, frame theory, and quantum physics through SIC-POVMs and related structures.
About the programme
The programme Quantum Designs, Stark Units and Hilbert's 12th Problem will take place from 31 May to 18 June 2027 at the Bernoulli Center at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The meeting will focus on SIC-POVMs and their connections with number theory-including the Stark conjectures-frame theory, and quantum physics. Its aim is to create sustained opportunities for specialists from these areas to exchange ideas, establish a common language, and begin new collaborations.
Programme format
31 May-11 June
The first two weeks will emphasize formal and informal research collaboration among a focused group of subject specialists.
Tutorial-style talks will introduce the language, central problems, and methods of each participating subdiscipline.
14-18 June
The final week will feature a full programme of talks from a larger international group of invitees.
The daily programme, titles, and abstracts will be posted here as they become available.
Scientific themes
SIC-POVMs, quantum measurements, symmetry, and related geometric structures.
Stark units, explicit class field theory, and Hilbert's twelfth problem.
Equiangular tight frames, projective designs, and finite-dimensional harmonic analysis.
Organizing committee
McGill University
Colorado State University
University of Michigan
IMJ-PRG
Participants
The participant list and speaker programme will be added later.
Location
The Bernoulli Center for Fundamental Studies is located on the EPFL campus in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Bernoulli Center for Fundamental StudiesLausanne
Lake Geneva
Switzerland
Contact
Further details will be posted here later. In the meantime, inquiries may be directed to the organizing committee.