Conference Description
The Superconductivity GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
Superconductivity is one of the broadest themes in physics encompassing materials science, fundamental research, and practical applications. The desire to unravel the secrets behind high-temperature superconductivity has spurred myriad discoveries and driven the development of both theoretical and experimental techniques. Unconventional superconductors are often complicated by their adjacent phases which can act to enhance or suppress superconductivity, by their relationship with disorder and inhomogeneity, and by their unusual relationship with magnetism. Their strong electronic correlations and departure from a conventional pairing mechanism have inspired scientists to probe these fascinating materials from all angles, both literally and figuratively.
The GRS will bring together PhD students and postdocs working across a wide range of superconductivity research to share their expertise in a relaxed and supportive environment. Ample time will be given for discussion to help form the foundations of future collaborations. It will be followed by the GRC, where topics will be considered in more depth.
Application Instructions
The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.
The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by January 24, 2027. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.
Program Format
Gordon Research Seminars are 2-day meetings which take place on the Saturday and Sunday just prior to the start of the associated GRC. The GRS opens with a 1-hour introductory session on Saturday afternoon, followed by a poster session, dinner and a 2-hour session in the evening. Sunday morning begins with breakfast and is followed by another 2-hour session, a second poster session, and lunch. A final 1-hour session takes place just after lunch, and the associated GRC begins later that evening.
