Summer School on Statistical Physics of Complex Systems

Statistical Physics is firmly established as one on the pillars of modern physics. It provides the theoretical framework to describe the behaviour of physical systems that have a large number of degrees of freedom. It has evolved into a solid body of knowledge that provides understanding of thermodynamics, collective phenomena, and macroscopic behaviour of many-body interacting systems as a whole. The mathematical tools developed by Statistical Physics together with the Theory of Dynamical Systems are of key importance to our understanding of Complex Systems, which are characterized by the emergent and collective phenomena of many interacting units. While the basic body of knowledge of Statistical Physics and Dynamical Systems is well described in textbooks at undergraduate or master level, the applications to open problems in the context of Complex Systems are well beyond the scope of typical textbooks. Aiming at bridging this gap the Topical Group on Statistical and Non Linear Physics ( GEFENOL) of the Spanish Royal Physical Society is promoting the Summer School on Statistical Physics of Complex Systems series, open to Master and PhD students and young postdocs world-wide.

Following the spirit and concept of precedent successful editions (Palma de Mallorca 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2018, Benasque 2012, Barcelona 2015, and Pamplona 2016) the 9th edition will take place from September 2 to 13, 2019 in Santander (Spain).

The School will consist of a total of six full courses (three courses each week):

First week:

Second week:

Courses will be taught in English and include lectures and hands-on sessions. Participants are required to attend the full two weeks of duration of the school.

Participants are welcomed, and encouraged, to present their research as a poster and as a short talk.

There is a registration fee of 300 euros to attend to school. Lunch and coffee breaks for all participants will be covered by the organization on working days. Participants will have to cover their lodging expenses.

The School is now open for applications.

The number of participants is limited. Accepted candidates will be notified no later than one week after application is received.

For further inquiries please e-mail: gefenol2019@ifca.unican.es