Gabriela Barenboim
Main convener
IFIC, University of Valencia-CSIC
Open Quantum Systems in Fundamental Physics
An initiative connecting researchers working on Open Quantum Systems in high-energy physics, nuclear physics, cosmology and quantum information.
A forum for open-system methods.
OQSFP aims to connect researchers using open quantum systems in fundamental physics. The goal is to make methods, questions, and results visible across communities that often work on similar problems with different languages and tools.
Network
Main conveners and topical groups.
The initiative is centered around topical groups representing different subfields.
Main Conveners
Topical Groups
Topical groups provide lightweight coordination around shared methods, questions, and events.
Heavy-Ion Physics
Open quantum systems in QCD matter, quarkonium dynamics, transport, thermal field theory, and real-time evolution.
Neutrino Physics
Decoherence, flavor evolution, environmental effects, and dense media in neutrino systems.
Christoph Andreas Ternes
Topical group convener
Gran Sasso Science Institute
Alberto Gago
Topical group convener
Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru
Maria Cristina Volpe
Topical group convener
CNRS, Astroparticle and Cosmology Laboratory
Akif Baha Balantekin
Topical group convener
Universities of Wisconsin
Cosmology
Inflation, Open EFTs, open Gravity.
Quantum Information
Theory of open Quantum Systems, Quantum optics and quantum simulation methods.
Cold Atoms
Open quantum systems, quantum gases, and controllable many-body dynamics in cold-atom platforms.
Yukinao Akamatsu
Topical group convener
The University of Osaka
Mathematical Foundations and Theoretical Developments
Mathematical structures, foundational questions, and theoretical methods for open quantum systems.
Complex Systems
Open-system dynamics, collective behavior, and emergent phenomena in complex systems.
Condensed Matter
Dissipation, nonequilibrium dynamics, and open-system effects in condensed matter.
Alessio Zaccone
Topical group convener
University of Milan
Workshops
Workshops, programs, conferences, schools, and focused meetings.
Upcoming and past workshops and programs organized by OQSFP.
Upcoming Workshops
Upcoming workshops will be added here.
Past Workshops
Past MITP program
Open Quantum Systems: Dissipation and Decoherence from Subatomic to Cosmic Scales
April 13-30, 2026
MITP Mainz
An interdisciplinary MITP program on open-system tools and applications across nuclear physics, high-energy physics, quantum information, and cosmology.
Past INT program
Open Quantum Systems: Dissipative Dynamics from Quarks to the Cosmos
December 1-12, 2025
Institute for Nuclear Theory, University of Washington
An in-person INT program bringing together researchers applying open quantum system methods in nuclear and high-energy physics, with connections to quantum information and cosmology.
Seminars
Seminars and journal club.
Recurrent online events to discuss recent developments in Open Quantum Systems.
About the Series
The recurring series will consist of quarterly online meetings with talks and presentations of recent papers, enabling discussion of recent developments related to open quantum systems and applications in fundamental physics.
Upcoming Seminars
The seminar series is currently being organized. To suggest a speaker or topic, contact the conveners or join the mailing list.
Past Seminars
Past seminar entries, slides, and videos will be added once the series begins.
Interested in participating?
Working on open quantum systems and interested in our activities? Join the mailing list or get in touch!