Current and Upcoming Programs
[2024UQS]
Universality of Strongly Correlated Few–body and Many–body Quantum Systems
This program aims to develop our fundamental understanding of strongly correlated quantum matters, including hadrons, nuclear, and cold atom systems. It will focus particularly on their universal behaviors emerging close to the strongly interacting limit, such as the unitary limit. This workshop will be held for a long term (5 weeks long) at Tohoku University. The House for Creativity will provide working spaces and extensive opportunities for free discussion and collaboration among participants.
[2025GTF]
The Theory of Periodic Tangles and Their Interdisciplinary Applications
The mathematical characterization of entanglement holds immense potential for describing the mechanical functions of diverse physical systems and materials. A universal interdisciplinary study, involving scientists, engineers, and artists promises both advance of the field itself and significant contribution to the research and design of innovative solutions for textiles, medical devices, polymers, molecular chemistry, or construction materials among others.
[2025MMM]
Molecular Machines for Multiscale Applications
The precise control of substances at the molecular level has long been a scientific aspiration. Molecular machines are particularly intriguing in this regard, as their stimulus–responsive structural changes enable dynamic functions in materials. Light–driven molecular machines, in particular, attract significant attention for their ability to convert light energy into mechanical work. While an increasing number of functional molecules have been designed and synthesized in the field of chemistry, the next challenge is expanding their applications to other fields such as biology, photophysics and nanotechnology, which this program aims to achieve through establishing an interdisciplinary and international network.