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Banff International Research Station (BIRS) for Mathematical Innovation and Discovery

Motivated by theoretical work that pointed to new opportunities, tremendous progress has been made over the past several years in using moiré superlattices formed from two-dimensional materials as a laboratory for the study of quantum materials. This development has opened up an exciting new scientific opening, one in which mathematics and theoretical physics have a very large role to play by identifying moiré systems that are likely to exhibit new or poorly understood electronic phenomena, by inventing mathematical methods that enable testable predictions of physical properties, and by unravelling the meaning of experimental observations.

Quantum Days is a three-day conference that brings together Canada’s quantum community. The interactive sessions feature talks by prominent speakers, panel discussions, industry sessions, and poster presentations with over 1,000 participants from coast-to-coast. Participants include students, researchers, industry, policy makers, investors, and more. Topics range from cutting-edge academic research in theory and experiment, to industry applications, societal impact, public policy and future careers. The program is designed to inform, connect, and build on breakthroughs to grow Canada’s quantum landscape.