Physics Day 2023 Highlights

The day began with an enlightening poster session featuring the impressive work of EDPY PhD students. This sequence has clearly encouraged scientific exchanges between them.

The event was enriched by the presence of three prominent speakers:

• Christophe Ballif (Photovoltaics): This topic is crucial in the quest for renewable energy sources and sustainable power generation.

• Tobias Kippenberg (Quantum Optomechanics): He presented the latest advancements in this cutting-edge field. Quantum optomechanics holds great promise for applications in quantum technology and precision measurement.

• Ambrogio Fasoli (Fusion Energy or how to build a star on earth): His expertise in fusion energy and his participation to the quest to build a star on Earth have provided attendees with fascinating insights into these areas of energy research. Nuclear fusion has the potential to revolutionize our energy production.

The pinnacle of the event was an exclusive campus lecture delivered by the charismatic 2022 Physics Nobel Prize Laureate, Alain Aspect. His lecture on quantum physics provided crucial insights into this intricate and captivating field. It was a privilege for the 600 participants to gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating world of quantum mechanics through his engaging presentation.

Congratulations to the following PhD students who received the Best Poster Awards for their outstanding contributions:

• 1st Prize: Filippo Ferrari (Theoretical Physics of Nanosystems - V. Savona)
• 2nd Prize: Maria Feliciano Faria (High Energy Physics - F. Blanc)
• 3rd Prize: Ekaterina Fedotova & Francesca Orsi (Quantum Gases - J.-Ph. Brantut)

In conclusion, this Physics Day 2023 was a stimulating and memorable event, providing a platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas among researchers and experts in the field. Such gatherings play a crucial role in advancing scientific understanding and fostering collaboration within the physics community.