LEAF 2026: Light, Excitons, and Atomic Fluids

About

Light, Excitons, and Atomic Fluids (LEAF) is an interdisciplinary meeting bringing together researchers from atomic, photonic, and solid-state physics to explore common aspects of quantum fluids and interacting many-body systems. The programme focuses on collective dynamics, phase transitions, and emergent phenomena across platforms including ultracold atoms, photon and polariton condensates, excitonic systems, and nonlinear fluids of light. The workshop aims to highlight universal physics, compare experimental and theoretical approaches, and foster a shared perspective across communities working on quantum fluids.

Organizing Committee

Giovanni Modugno, LENS, Italy
Daniele Sanvitto, CNR-NANOTEC, Italy

Confirmed Participants

Nicolò Antolini, LENS, Italy
Dario Ballarini, CNR-NANOTEC, Italy
Alberto Bramati, LKB, France
Natalia Bruno, LENS, Italy
Deborah Capecchi, CNR-NANOTEC, Italy
Paolo Comaron, CNR-NANOTEC, Italy
Emanuele Distante, LENS, Italy
Francois Dubin, CNRS, CRHEA, Université Côte d’Azur, Nice, France
Leonardo Fallani, LENS, Italy
Giovanni Ferioli, LENS, Italy
Stefano Finelli, LENS, Italy
Antonio Gianfrate, CNR-NANOTEC, Italy
Robin Kaiser, CNRS, INPHYNI, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France
Junichiro Kono, Rice University, USA
Pietro Lombardi, LENS, Italy
Giovanni Martone, CNR-NANOTEC, Italy
Naoto Mizukami, LENS, Italy
Diego Hernàndez Rajkov, LENS, Italy
Elena Poli, Università di Trento, Italy
Andrea Richaud, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain
Rui Su, NTU, Singapore
Dimitris Trypogeorgos, CNR-NANOTEC, Italy
Martin Weitz, Bonn University, Germany
Matteo Zaccanti, LENS, Italy

Program

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Venue

The workshop will take place at CNR-NANOTEC

Reaching CNR-NANOTEC

To reach CNR-NANOTEC from Lecce (≈ 6 km), take bus S13. Direction: City Terminal (Lecce) → Ecotekne-Fiorini. Timetable here .

For convenience, we also provide the two relevant S13 route maps:

Lecce → CNR-NANOTEC

S13 Direction Campus Ecotekne (PDF)

CNR-NANOTEC → Lecce

S13 Direction Lecce City (PDF)

The closest stop is the first one inside the campus Ecotekne; from there it’s a short walk to CNR-NANOTEC (see map).

Tickets are available via the SGM App

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Accommodation

A variety of hotels, B&Bs, and a few serviced apartments are available in Lecce city centre. However, the number of rooms is limited, and July is a high-demand month, so we strongly recommend booking as early as possible to secure availability.