- 1 -

PLENARY & FOCUS SESSIONS

- 3 -- 2 -

TUESDAYPlenary sessions

1.1 & 1.2 06 - 07

Focus sessions 08

FT1 to FT9 08 - 16

WEDNESDAYPlenary sessions

1.3 18

Focus sessions 19

FW1 to FW9 19 - 27

WELCOME

USERNAME: NH PASSWORD: WIFI

Need faster WiFi? Vouchers for Premium WiFi can be purchased at the front desk of NH Conference Center Koningshof.

Welcome to Physics@Veldhoven 2019!

Come listen to outstanding scientific talks,

discuss ideas, go on speed dates with

communication experts and industry, visit

the experiments and meet the NWO Physics

Prize winners. Please do not hesitate if you

have any questions or want to obtain more

information about our new funding

instruments or strategy: visit the NWO-stand

in the Kempenzaal. Our staff members are

more than happy to meet you and help you.

We wish you a very inspiring two days here

at Physics@Veldhoven. Let’s enjoy the

beautiful science!

- 5 -- 4 -

TUESDAY

From To Time

Eindhoven Central Station ‘Kennedyplein’

NH Koningshof Between 8.20 & 9.35 hrs

NH Koningshof All accommodations and Eindhoven Central Station

22.00, 23.00, 24.00 & 1.00 hrs

WEDNESDAY

From To Time

Bastion Eindhoven NH Koningshof 8.15 hrs

Best Western Eindhoven NH Koningshof 8.15 hrs

Carlton De Brug Mierlo NH Koningshof 7.45 hrs

Eindhoven Central Station ‘Kennedyplein’

NH Koningshof 8.15 hrs

Harba Lorifa NH Koningshof 8.30 hrs

NH Best NH Koningshof 8.15 hrs

NH Collection Eindhoven NH Koningshof 8.15 hrs

NH Geldrop NH Koningshof 8.15 hrs

Pullman Eindhoven NH Koningshof 8.15 hrs

NH Koningshof Eindhoven Central Station 16.45 hrs

BUS SERVICESBastion Eindhoven Laan van Diepenvoorde 30, Waalre, +31 (0)40 209 20 55 Best Western EindhovenLeenderweg 80, Eindhoven, +31 (0)40 212 10 12

Carlton De Brug Mierlo Arkweg 3, Mierlo, +31 (0)49 267 89 11

Harba LorifaHeerkensdreef 20, Valkenswaard, +31 (0)40 201 53 34

NH Best De Maas 2, Best, +31 (0)49 933 46 10 NH Collection EindhovenVestdijk 5, Eindhoven, +31 (0)40 800 99 00

NH Geldrop Bogardeind 219, Geldrop, +31 (0)40 286 75 10

NH Koningshof Locht 117, Veldhoven, +31 (0)40 253 74 75

Pullman EindhovenVestdijk 47, Eindhoven, +31 (0)40 232 61 11

CONNECT

For more information about the conference, consult the conference app or visit the website: www.physicsveldhoven.nl.Join us on Twitter: @NWO_Science #DutchPhysics

PHOTOS

All official Physics@Veldhoven photos will be made available after the conference, via www.physicsveldhoven.nl. Access the photo album with the following password: Veldhoven19

HOTELS

- 7 -- 6 -

1.1 PLENARY SESSION JULIE GROLLIER

Neuromorphic computing with spintronic nano-oscillators

Tuesday 22 January 2018 Beneluxzaal 10.10 - 10.55

Julie GrollierCNRS/Thales lab, PALAISEAU, France

The purpose of neuromorphic computing is to take inspiration from the brain to build hardware neural networks that can learn to perform useful tasks with low energy consumption [1]. In this talk, I will show that spintronic nano-oscillators based on magnetic tunnel junctions can act as artificial neurons [2]. I will present our first results of pattern recognition with small networks of coupled oscillators [3]. I will then show that these microwave nano-neurons open the path to wireless deep learning.

[1] J. Grollier, D. Querlioz, et M. D. Stiles, Spintronic Nanodevices for Bioinspired Computing, Proc. IEEE, vol. 104, no 10, p. 2024-2039, oct. 2016.[2] J. Torrejon et al., Neuromorphic computing with nanoscale spintronic oscillators, Nature, vol. 547, no 7664, p. 428-431, juill. 2017.[3] M. Romera et al., Training coupled spin-torque nano-oscillators to classify patterns in real-time, ArXiv1711.02704 Cond-Mat Q-Bio, nov. 2017.

1.2 PLENARY SESSION JULIA GREER

TUES

DAY

22 J

ANUA

RY

Materials by design: three-dimensional nano-architected meta-materials

Tuesday 22 January 2018 Beneluxzaal 20.30 - 21.15

Julia GreerCalifornia Institute of Technology, PASADENA, United States of America

Creation of extremely strong and simultaneously ultra lightweight materials can be achieved by incorporating architecture into material design. We fabricate three-dimensional (3D) nano-architected materials that can exhibit superior and often tunable thermal, photonic, electrochemical, and mechanical properties at extremely low mass densities (lighter than aerogels), which renders them ideal for many scientific pursuits and technological applications. The dominant properties of such meta- materials, where individual constituent size at each relevant scale (atoms to nanometers to microns) is comparable to the characteristic microstructural length scale of the constituent solid, are largely unknown because of their multi-scale nature. To harness the beneficial properties of 3D nano-architected meta-materials, it is critical to assess properties at each relevant scale while capturing overall structural complexity.

We describe the fabrication and synthesis using two-photon lithography, nano-fabrication, and additive manufacturing (AM) techniques, as well as the mechanical, biochemical, electrochemical, and thermal properties of nanolattices made of different materials with varying microstructural detail. Attention is focused on uncovering the synergy between the internal atomic-level microstructure and the nano-sized external dimensionality, where competing material- and structure-induced size effects drive overall response and govern these properties. Specific discussion topics include the nanofabrication and characterization of (often hierarchical) threedimensional nano-architected meta-materials and their applications in chemical and biological devices, ultra lightweight energy storage systems, damage-tolerant fabrics, and photonic crystals.

- 9 -- 8 -

Quantum acousticsTuesday 22 January 2018 Room 1 11.10 - 13.10

FT1

FOCUS SESSION

FT2

FOCUS SESSION

TUES

DAY

22 J

ANUA

RY

FT1.0 Quantum acousticsWolfgang LöfflerLeiden University, LION, LEIDEN

The emerging field of quantum acoustics is the pendant of quantum optics and circuit quantum electrodynamics for phonons or acoustic waves. Compared to photons, phonons propagate at a speed 105 times slower, while usual acoustic frequencies are around the same factor lower. This means not only that quantum acoustic waves can be manipulated easily with conventional nanofabrication technologies, but also that acoustic and optical wavelengths can be matched, allowing very strong interaction. In stark contrast to photons, quantum acoustic excitations consist of motion of a billion atoms or much more; this makes phonons interact strongly with most other quantum systems such as superconducting qubits and quantum dots, nevertheless high-quality crystalline materials enable long-distance coherent propagation and high-Q cavities. Next to scientific breakthroughs also the importance of acoustic components in modern telecommunications will be highlighted.

FT1.1 Quantum acoustics with superconducting qubitsYiwen Chu, Prashanta Kharel, Taekwan Yoon, Luigi Frunzio, Peter Rakich, Robert SchoelkopfYale University, NEW HAVEN, United States of America

FT1.2 Nonexponential decay of a giant artificial atomGustav Andersson1, Baladitya Suri2, Lingzhen Guo3, Thomas Aref1, Per Delsing1

1Chalmers University of Technology, GOTHENBURG, Sweden2Indian Institute of Science, BENGALURU, India3Max Planck Institute (MPL), ERLANGEN, Germany

FT1.3 Quantum experiments with massive, mechanical oscillatorsSimon GroeblacherDelft University of Technology, Quantum Nanoscience, DELFT

FT1.4 Acoustic technologies for mobile communicationThomas MetzgerQualcomm Germany RFFE, MUNICH, Germany

FT2.0 Open science and open dataJohan KlootwijkNNV, AMSTERDAM

Open science can generally be considered as the practising of science in a sustainable manner, such that it provides others with the opportunity to work with, contribute to and make use of the (scientific) process. This allows users to influence the research world with questions and ideas and help gather research data.Open data can be described as data that can be freely used, re-used and redistributed by anyone, make (research) results widely available, but do not forget about competitive advantages, patent law and differences between national and international guidelines.Open Science and Open Data are strongly related and are becoming more and more available. On one hand this is good, since everyone can benefit from these data. On the other hand this may lead to wrong conclusions, data misuse etc. This subject can be approached from many views: juridical and practical issues may play a role.We will discuss various questions that arise when we consider open science/open data.

FT2.1 Open science Robert-Jan SmitsOpen Access Envoy, EPSC European Commission, BRUSSELS, Belgium

FT2.2 Open data and its enemiesDries van OostenUtrecht University, Debye Institute for NanoMaterials Science, UTRECHT

FT2.3 Data management hits the ‘work floor’: opportunities, obstacles and challengesBela MulderAMOLF, AMSTERDAM

FT2.4 Open if possible, protected if necessaryPeter DoornDANS, DEN HAAG

NNV: Open science and open dataTuesday 22 January 2018 Room 2 11.10 - 13.10

- 11 -- 10 -

Fluid dynamics of inkjet printingTuesday 22 January 2018 Room 3 (Auditorium) 11.10 - 13.10

Research software for energy applica tions: unlocking new energy sources one line of code at a timeTuesday 22 January 2018 Room 4 (Parkzaal) 11.10 - 13.10

FT3

FOCUS SESSION

FT4

FOCUS SESSION

FT3.0 Fluid dynamics of inkjet printingHans Kuerten, Harald van BrummelenEindhoven University of Technology, EINDHOVEN

Jet printing, the deposition of droplets by a liquid jet, is a well-known and highly versatile technique, which is most prominent in inkjet printing, but has also applications in areas such as manufacturing of biosensors and metal-jetting in electronics manufacturing. In addition, jet printing is instrumental in the development of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, such as 3D printing.Fluid dynamics is essential to many aspects of the inkjet printing process: entrainment of air bubbles through the nozzle of the print head, drop formation, spreading, evaporation and absorption of droplet on substrates and the interaction of the absorbed ink with the structure of the substrate. In this focus session various topics will be discussed, for example the effect of surfactants on the flow in and evaporation of a multi-component droplet, the behavior of air droplets entrained in the print head, and the elasto-capillary interaction of liquid droplets with deformable solid substrates.

FT3.1 Shear-resistant lubricant infiltrated surfacesDoris VollmerMax-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung, Physics of surfaces, MAINZ, Germany

FT3.2 Wetting of liquid drops: when surface tension is not constantJacco SnoeijerUniversity of Twente, ENSCHEDE

FT3.3 Numerical simulations of inkjet printing processesChristian Diddens1, Herman Wijshoff2, Detlef Lohse1

1University of Twente, Physics of Fluids, ENSCHEDE2Océ Technologies B.V., VENLO

FT3.4 Stability of MEMS-based inkjet printing: bubble nucleation, dynamics, and diffusive growthTim Segers1, Arjan Fraters1, Marc van den Berg2, Youri de Loore2, Hans Reinten2, Herman Wijshoff2, Michel Versluis1, Detlef Lohse1

1University of Twente, Physics of Fluids, ENSCHEDE2Océ Technologies B.V., VENLO

FT4.0 Research software for energy applications: unlocking new energy sources one line of code at a timeNicolas Renaud1, Jaap van der Vegt2

1Netherlands eScience Center, AMSTERDAM2University of Twente, ENSCHEDE

Energy research is currently the focus of an intense scientific activity in the Netherlands and abroad, with researchers from a large range of disciplines actively designing new ways of producing, storing and converting energy. Computational studies play an important role by accelerating the characterization and design of new materials and enabling the understanding of complex physical processes. As a consequence, the development of high-quality multipurpose scientific software is a crucial part of the research process that greatly accelerates scientific breakthroughs. This focus session will highlight several research software and their applications in different disciplines ranging from Atomic and Molecular Physics to the Physics of Fluids and Plasma Physics. The session will serve as a platform for scientists interested in energy applications, computational science and software engineering to exchange ideas around these themes and spark cross-disciplinary collaborations.

FT4.1 A rigorous ab initio framework to model photo-excitations in quantum Monte CarloClaudia Filippi, University of Twente, ENSCHEDE

FT4.2 Multiscale and multiphysics models of excitation dynamics in complex molecular systemsAlexey Lyulin and Björn Baumeier, Eindhoven University of Technology, Mathematics and Computer Science & IMCS, EINDHOVEN

FT4.3 Trends in computational plasma physics - an e-science perspectiveJan van Dijk, Eindhoven University of Technology, Applied Physics, EINDHOVEN

FT4.4 High-fidelity simulation of compressible turbulence and multiphase flowsStefan Hickel, Delft University of Technology, Aerospace Engineering, DELFT

TUES

DAY

22 J

ANUA

RY

- 13 -- 12 -

TUES

DAY

22 J

ANUA

RY

Nanoscale sensingTuesday 22 January 2018 Room 5 11.10 - 13.10

Bridging the phases: the often extreme interactions of plasma with liquids and vapoursTuesday 22 January 2018 Room 6 (Boszaal) 11.10 - 13.10

FT5

FOCUS SESSION

FT6

FOCUS SESSION

FT5.0 Nanoscale sensingPeter Zijlstra1, Sanli Faez2, ¹Eindhoven University of Technology, EINDHOVEN2Utrecht University, UTRECHT

Sensing at the nanoscale has been one of the main driving forces of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Both far-field and scanning probe microscopy are widely used techniques to study dynamical processes in biological and solid-state materials. However, the drive to study these phenomena at ever shorter length and timescales has sparked the development of new nanoscale sensing approaches. Particularly the marriage between the fields of optics and nanotechnology has resulted in novel sensing modalities exploiting strongly confined fields, e.g in resonators, combined with advanced detection schemes. These developments take place at the interface of physics and nanotechnology, and have created a fertile ground for the exchange of ideas and collaborations. The aim of this focus session is to give an overview of recent advances in nanoscale sensing based on nanophotonics, nanoplasmonics, and nanoelectronics.

FT5.1 Al2O3 integrated microring resonator biosensorsSonia García Blanco, Michiel de Goede, Lantian Chang, Carlijn van Emmerik, Jinfeng Mu, Meindert DijkstraUniversity of Twente, TNW/OS, ENSCHEDE

FT5.2 Label-free nanoscale sensing with(out) optical microcavitiesMartin Baaske, Michel OrritLeiden University, Leiden Institute of Physics, LEIDEN

FT5.3 Nanopores and nanogaps in graphene with chemical approachesGrégory SchneiderLeiden University, Leiden Institute of Chemistry, LEIDEN

FT5.4 Weighing single molecules with lightPhilipp KukuraUniversity of Oxford, OXFORD, United Kingdom

FT6.0 Bridging the phases: the often extreme interactions of plasma with liquids and vapoursMarco de BaarDIFFER, ENSCHEDE

The interaction of liquid metals, light and plasmas in applications in diverse field such as EUV lithography, Nuclear Fusion and additive manufacturing technology is characterized by extreme loads of heat, particles and radiation driving complex dynamics. In this session we address the challenges, the solutions and the exciting physics.

FT6.1 Bubbles and clouds: what happens when plasmas interact with liquids?Thomas MorganDIFFER, EINDHOVEN

FT6.2 Smashing and splashing: laser-impact on liquid tin in plasma light sources for nanolithographyOscar VersolatoAdvanced Research Center for Nanolithography, AMSTERDAM

FT6.3 How a laser-induced plasma shapes and fragments a liquid dropHanneke Gelderblom1, Alexander Klein2, Sten Reijers2, Dmitry Kurilovich3, Oscar Versolato3, Henri Lhuissier4, Emmanuel Villermaux4, Jacco Snoeijer2, Detlef Lohse2

1Eindhoven University of Technology, Applied Physics, EINDHOVEN2University of Twente, ENSCHEDE3Advanced Research Center for Nanolithography, AMSTERDAM4Aix-Marseille University, MARSEILLE, France

FT6.4 Physics at the boundary between a fusion plasma and a material surfaceRob GoldstonPrinceton Plasma Physics Laboratory, PRINCETON, United States of America

- 15 -- 14 -

TUES

DAY

22 J

ANUA

RY

Neuromorphic engineering: new materials concepts for brain-inspired computingTuesday 22 January 2018 Room 7 11.10 - 13.10

Emergence at all lengths scalesTuesday 22 January 2018 Room 8 (Brabantzaal) 11.10 - 13.10

FT7

FOCUS SESSION

FT8

FOCUS SESSION

FT7.0 Neuromorphic engineering: new materials concepts for brain-inspired computingYoeri van de Burgt1, Beatriz Noheda2

1Eindhoven University of Technology, EINDHOVEN2University of Groningen, GRONINGEN

The widely anticipated end to Moore’s law and the growing demand for low power computing systems capable of learning, image recognition and real-time analysis of large streams of data has spurred intense interest in neural algorithms for brain-inspired computing. The rapidly expanding field of neuromorphic computing aims to overcome several inherent limitations of classical hardware-implementation of artificial neural networks, by facilitating parallel computing based on tuneable and non-volatile resistance elements. A variety of materials, shapes and forms of these particular devices exist, ranging from nanometer-sized oxide memristors to ferroelectric materials and organics. Common to all these devices is some form of (non-volatile) conductivity tuning, similar to synapses in the brain, enabling energy-efficient neural network operation.This focus session aims to provide an overview of the state-of-the-art regarding neuromorphic devices, materials and concepts.

FT7.1 Brain-like computation in neuromorphic nanodevicesDaniele Ielmini, Politenico di Milano, Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, MILANO, Italy

FT7.2 Interface driven spin memristive devices for bio inspired computingTamalika Banerjee, Anouk Goossens, Arijit Das, Atreya Majumdar, Tamalika BanerjeeUniversity of Groningen, Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, GRONINGEN

FT7.3 Evolving functionality in disordered nanosystemsWilfred van der WielUniversity of Twente, BRAINS | Center for Brain-Inspired Nano Systems, ENSCHEDE

FT7.4 Organic electronics for neuromorphic computingYoeri van de Burgt, Eindhoven University of Technology, EINDHOVEN

FT8.0 Emergence at all length scalesAlix McCollam1, Peter Bolhuis2

1Radboud University, NIJMEGEN2University of Amsterdam, AMSTERDAM

Though it is commonly taught that the behaviour of all matter is governed by the underlying microscopic laws of physics, we are still far from understanding how the fundamental building blocks of matter, space and time assemble to form the structures that shape the world we experience today. During the past few years, large steps towards an understanding of emergent behaviour were taken, including the observation of new phases of quantum matter, the establishment of connections between quantum information theory and gravity, new developments in multiscale modelling of soft matter systems, and novel methods in non-commutative geometry that aid the understanding of the emergence of classical physics from quantum theory. This session features an overview by condensed matter physicist Piers Coleman, renowned for his insights into Emergence, and talks by Jan de Boer, Marjolein Dijkstra and Klaas Landsman, on examples of emergence in quantum gravity, soft matter and mathematical physics.

FT8.1 Emergence and reductionism: an awkward baconian alliancePiers ColemanRutgers University, Physics and Astronomy, PISCATAWAY, United States of America

FT8.2 The emergence of space and timeJan de BoerUniversity of Amsterdam, AMSTERDAM

FT8.3 The emergence of the classical world from quantum theoryKlaas LandsmanRadboud University, NIJMEGEN

FT8.4 Machine learning and reverse engineering for soft materialsMarjolein DijkstraUtrecht University, Physics, UTRECHT

- 17 -- 16 -

YOUR NOTES

TUES

DAY

22 J

ANUA

RY

Precision measurements on the table top for fundamental physicsTuesday 22 January 2018 Room 9 (Baroniezaal) 11.10 - 13.10

FT9

FOCUS SESSION

FT9.0 Precision measurements and quantum control on the table top for fundamental physicsKjeld Eikema1, Steven Hoekstra2

1VU University Amsterdam, LaserLaB, AMSTERDAM2University of Groningen, Van Swinderen Instituut, GRONINGEN

The field of precision measurement for fundamental physics tests on the table top is flourishing as never before. Methods for spectroscopy become ever more advanced and precise, and combined with improved control over the state of matter it enables small scale low-energy experiments to be at the forefront of tests on the foundations of physics. New physics can manifest itself e.g. as small deviations in the energy structure of atoms and molecules from theoretical predictions, or as a permanent electric dipole moment (EDM) of the electron. With improving theory and computational methods, not only simple atoms but also molecules have become an interesting target for precision measurement. New possibilities emerge as even macroscopic objects can now be controlled at the quantum level. The speakers in this session reflect the wide range of approaches and progress, from precision spectroscopy of hydrogen on the 2S-2P transition, to controlling the quantum state of macroscopic objects.

FT9.1 A measurement of the Lamb shift in atomic hydrogen and its implication for the proton size puzzleEric Hessels, Amar Vutha, Nikita Bezginov, Travis ValdezYork University, Physics and Astronomy, TORONTO, Canada

FT9.2 Molecular hydrogen and isotopes as search system for new physicsEdcel John Salumbides, VU University Amsterdam, Department of Physics and Astronomy, and LaserLaB, AMSTERDAM

FT9.3 Ultracold strontium for clocks, accelerometers and many-body physicsFlorian Schreck, University of Amsterdam, Van der Waals-Zeeman Institute - Institute of Physics, AMSTERDAM

FT9.4 The collapse of the quantum wave function: Is it real or an illusion?Dirk Bouwmeester1, Vitaliy Fedoseev1, Fernando Luna2, Matthew Weaver2, Wolfgang Loeffler1

1Leiden University, LEIDEN2UC Santa Barbara, SANTA BARBARA, United States of America

- 19 -- 18 -

WED

NESD

AY 2

3 JA

NUAR

Y

1.3 PLENARY SESSION ERIK VERLINDE

Quantum black holes, emergent gravity, and the dark universe

Wednesday 23 January 2018 Beneluxzaal 15.45 - 16.30

Erik VerlindeUniversity of Amsterdam, AMSTERDAM

Starting with Hawking’s famous discovery of black hole radiation physicists have used black holes as theoretical laboratories to gain new insights in to the quantum nature of gravity and spacetime.

Combined with important breakthroughs in string theory the study of quantum black holes have led to a powerful theoretical framework, known as “holography”, that allows us to investigate the connection between gravity and quantum mechanics in a precise way. These theoretical studies indicate that Einstein’s theory of general relativity, and the geometry of spacetime itself, should be viewed as being emergent from an underlying microscopic quantum theory that, in a sense, lives on the boundary of spacetime. At present this theoretical approach allows us to study only spacetimes with a negative cosmological constant. This is an unfortunate shortcoming since observation tell us that our universe carries a positive cosmological constant. Overcoming this theoretical obstacle is of utmost importance, since its resolution will shed light not only on the nature of gravity, but also on that of dark energy and dark matter.

In this lecture I will give an accessible account of these developments, and explain in lucid fashion the most recent insights in this exciting field of theoretical physics. In particular, I will present my own work on how emergent gravity can explain the observations on dark energy and dark matter.

Quantum simulation with STM-built latticesWednesday 23 January 2018 Room 1 13.30 - 15.30

FW1

FOCUS SESSION

FW1.0 Quantum simulation with STM-built latticesIngmar Swart1, Sander Otte2

1Utrecht University, UTRECHT2Delft University of Technology, DELFT

Quantum simulation is the field that studies many-body quantum systems using more controllable analogues. Well-known platforms used for quantum simulation include ultra-cold atoms, trapped ions, optical lattices and superconducting circuits. Recently, it was realized that also artificial atomic lattices constructed by means of atom manipulation in a scanning tunneling microscope can be used for this purpose. Advantages of this approach are that it uses atomically precise lattices and that it provides local access to the electronic and magnetic structure of the model material (including many-body interactions).The field of quantum simulation is developing rapidly and several groups in the Netherlands – both experimental and theoretical – are active in this field, each with its own background and expertise. The time is therefore right to discuss recent developments in this new branch of quantum simulation.

FW1.1 Emulation of spin systems via artificial arrays of magnetic atomsJens WiebeUniversität Hamburg, Department of Physics, HAMBURG, Germany

FW1.2 Atom-by-atom engineering of novel quantum states of matterCristiane Morais SmithUtrecht University, UTRECHT

FW1.3 Artificial lattices: electronic and magnetic structures on surfaces created atom-by-atomAlexander KhajetooriansRadboud University, Institute of Molecules and Materials, SPM Department, NIJMEGEN

FW1.4 Nanoscale chains: opportunities in and out of equilibriumJean-Sébastien CauxUniversity of Amsterdam, AMSTERDAM

- 21 -- 20 -

WED

NESD

AY 2

3 JA

NUAR

Y

Chirality in light-matter interactions: detection and applicationsWednesday 23 January 2018 Room 2 13.10 - 15.30 uur

Science for Society (industry session)Wednesday 23 January 2018 Room 3 (Auditorium) 13.30 - 15.30

FW3

FOCUS SESSION

FW2.0 Chirality in light-matter interactions: detection and applicationsMartin Caldarola, Kobus KuipersDelft University of Technology, QN and BN, DELFT

In this focus session we will introduce and discuss the latest developments in the nano-optics field related to the interaction with a twist between light and matter. This is particularly interesting when light with different helicity states interacts with materials that exhibit a form of chirality (2D materials, nanostructures and/or molecules). Furthermore, we will discuss how to use these ideas to realize novel applications to information transport and processing in photonic systems, for example, using the so-called spin-momentum locking to map light helicity states into the direction of propagation of light. The session will have contributions from both the theoretical and experimental perspective.

FW2.1 Chiral twists between light and matterCyriaque GenetInstitut de Science et d’Ingénierie Supramoléculaires, STRASBOURG, France

FW2.2 Spin and helicity in structured electromagnetic fieldsFilippo AlpeggianiDelft University of Technology, DELFT

FW2.3 Enhancing spin-valley polarization with chiral nano-opticsAlberto CurtoEindhoven University of Technology, Applied Physics and Institute for Photonic Integration, EINDHOVEN

FW2.4 Resolving chiral properties of nanoscale objects by dissecting their far field radiationFemius KoenderinkAMOLF, AMSTERDAM

FW3.0 Science for SocietyTanja KulkensNWO, UTRECHT/DEN HAAG

Researchers and industrial partners are invited to meet and inspire each other during the Science for Society focus session. This year, we will focus on Societal Challenges as an illustration on how research in physics can go hand in hand with tackling the challenges we face as a society and how this can lead to new business as well. We will be focusing on four Societal Challenges: Healthcare, Energy, Agri-Food and Communication.

FW3.1 From concept to console: spectral domain OCT has revolutionized diagnostics in ophthalmologyJohannes de Boer1, Kfir Azoulay2

1VU University Amsterdam, Physics and Astronomy, AMSTERDAM2Heidelberg Engineering, HEIDELBERG, Germany

FW3.2 Opportunities for fundamental plasma physics to help the chemical industry in the energy transitionGerard van Rooij1, Sander van Bavel2

¹DIFFER, EINDHOVEN2Shell, AMSTERDAM

FW3.3 Automation & robotics: way of working of collaboration between industry and researchRick van de Zedde1, Bram de Vrught2

1Wageningen University, WAGENINGEN2QING Groep, Robotics | Prototype | Business Development | Digital Twin, WAGENINGEN

FW3.4 Photonic integrated circuits for optical communications, sensing and beyondXaveer Leijtens1, Luc Augustin2

1Eindhoven University of Technology, Electrical Engineering, EINDHOVEN2SMART Photonics, EINDHOVEN

FW2

FOCUS SESSION

- 23 -- 22 -

WED

NESD

AY 2

3 JA

NUAR

Y

Spectroscopic techniques for emerging photovoltaicsWednesday 23 January 2018 Room 4 (Parkzaal) 13.30 - 15.30

Stiffening, yielding, and failure in soft matterWednesday 23 January 2018 Room 5 13.30 - 15.30

FW5

FOCUS SESSION

FW4.0 Spectroscopic techniques for emerging photovoltaicsBruno Ehrler1, Elizabeth von Hauff2

1AMOLF, AMSTERDAM2VU, AMSTERDAM

Photovoltaics have enormous potential to provide large scale, low-cost, clean energy. There are only a few conventional semiconductors with a suitable bandgap for absorbing sunlight. Nanocrystals, organic semiconductors, and lead halide perovskites, on the other hand, offer the advantage of tunable optical absorption and unique features such as multiple exciton generation. The optical properties of these materials can be controlled via their structure. This control gives rise to interesting physical effects that are currently the focus of intense fundamental research. This Focus Session will unite researchers studying optoelectronic properties of emerging energy materials. Our goal is to provide an overview of the relevant, state-of-the art spectroscopic approaches, recent results, and strategies to design and control material properties. We will highlight current topics such as carrier cooling, electron-phonon coupling, excitonic effects, and singlet fission in organic semiconductors.

FW4.1 Mapping the energetic landscape of solution-processed emerging photovoltaic devicesYana VaynzofHeidelberg University, Physics, HEIDELBERG, Germany

FW4.2 Understanding perovskite solar cells: towards a device modelJan Anton KosterUniversity of Groningen, Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, GRONINGEN

FW4.3 The devil is in the defects: finding&fixing defects in nanomaterials using spectroelectrochemistryArjan HoutepenDelft University of Technology, Chemical Engineering, DELFT

FW4.4 Semiconductor nanowires for new PV conceptsEsther Alarcón-LladóAMOLF, AMSTERDAM

FW5.0 Stiffening, yielding, and failure in soft matterJoshua DijksmanWageningen University, WAGENINGEN

When disordered materials undergo small deformations, they respond elastically. From this perspective, seemingly unrelated materials such as suspensions, glasses, polymeric networks, and the extracellular matrix are more alike than different. Yet when these same materials are strongly deformed, dramatic differences emerge. Some systems stiffen with strain; others flow. Still others fall apart. What makes some materials become tougher, while others weaken? What triggers these dramatic nonlinearities? Can these nonlinearities be manipulated? How does microstructure evolve in these regime? The answers to our questions have implications both for the processing of existing materials and for the design of novel “smart” matter. The invited speakers bridge several areas of soft matter and statistical physics; we are proud to also have Eran Bouchbinder (Weizmann), a renowned expert in non-equilibrium statistical physics and fracture mechanics.

FW5.1 Negative normal stresses and strain stiffening in elastic networksBrian TigheDelft University of Technology, DELFT

FW5.2 Nonlinear elasticity and fracture of biopolymer networksGijsje KoenderinkAMOLF, AMSTERDAM

FW5.3 Microscopic plasticity governs fatigue in heterogeneous colloidal solidsJasper van der Gucht, Jan Maarten van Doorn, Joanne Verweij, Joris SprakelWageningen University, Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter, WAGENINGEN

FW5.4 Instabilities in dynamic brittle fractureEran BouchbinderWeizmann Institute of Science, Chemical and Biological Physics, REHOVOT, Israel

FW4

FOCUS SESSION

- 25 -- 24 -

WED

NESD

AY 2

3 JA

NUAR

Y

Physics of tissues: from jamming to cancerWednesday 23 January 2018 Room 6 (Boszaal) 13.30 - 15.30

Astroparticle physics and cosmology: synergy between physics and astronomy in the NetherlandsWednesday 23 January 2018 Room 7 13.30 - 15.30

FW7

FOCUS SESSION

FW6.0 Physics of tissues: from jamming to cancerLiesbeth Janssen1, Luca Giomi21Eindhoven University of Technology, EINDHOVEN2Leiden University, Leiden

The last few years have witnessed a rapidly growing interest in the study of structural, dynamical, and mechanical properties of living cell tissues from a purely physics-based perspective. Recent experimental and theoretical studies have shown that concepts of fluid mechanics, topology, solid-state physics, and active-matter theory can shed important new light on the behavior of cellular collectives in both health and disease. Indeed, there is increasing and compelling evidence that biological processes such as embryo development, wound healing, and cancer metastasis share many similarities with complex fluids and solids, including rigidity transitions and jamming, topological-defect dynamics, and liquid-crystalline behavior. This focus session will highlight recent experimental and theoretical work aimed towards a rigorous physical understanding of the complex behavior of cellular collectives and living tissues.

FW6.1 Biological tissues as active materialsM. Cristina MarchettiUC Santa Barbara, Physics, SANTA BARBARA, United States of America

FW6.2 Microfluidic devices applied to understand physics of cells, tissues, and diseasesJaap den ToonderEindhoven University of Technology, EINDHOVEN

FW6.3 Cell-cell adhesion and 3D matrix confinement control jamming transitions in breast cancer invasionMirjam ZegersRadboud umc, Cell Biology, NIJMEGEN

FW6.4 From living cells to tissues: opportunities from mesoscale mechanical-biologyVito ConteEindhoven University of Technology, Biomedical Engineering, EINDHOVEN

FW7.0 Astroparticle physics and cosmology: synergy between physics and astronomy in the NetherlandsKoen Kuijken1, Jo van den Brand2

1Leiden University, LEIDEN2Nikhef, AMSTERDAM

This focus session will shine a light on areas where astronomers and physicists in the Netherlands are tackling similar problems from different perspectives. The intention of this session is to stimulate joint research, and create awareness of this area of overlap between the two communities.

Four topics, two from cosmology and two from astroparticle physics, will be presented: Large-scale structure and dark energy; the early universe and inflation; gravitational wave astronomy; and multi-messenger astronomy and neutrino astrophysics.

FW7.1 Gravitational wave astronomyMarica BranchesiGran Sasso Science Institute, L’AQUILA, Italy

FW7.2 The primordial universe: a status updateJan Pieter van der SchaarUniversity of Amsterdam, Institute of Physics, AMSTERDAM

FW7.3 Study of the large-scale structure in the universe with the Euclid missionHenk HoekstraLeiden University, LEIDEN

FW7.4 The high energy neutrino skyDorothea SamtlebenLeiden University, LEIDEN

FW6

FOCUS SESSION

- 27 -- 26 -

WED

NESD

AY 2

3 JA

NUAR

Y

New phases of topological matterWednesday 23 January 2018 Room 8 (Brabantzaal) 13.30 - 15.30

FemEx@Veldhoven: female excellence in computational scienceWednesday 23 January 2018 Room 9 (Baroniezaal) 13.30 - 15.30

FW9

FOCUS SESSION

FW8.0 New phases of topological matterJasper van Wezel, Erik van HeumenUniversity of Amsterdam, AMSTERDAM

Research in topological materials is ever expanding, and now encompasses much more than the various quantum Hall states that started the field. Many new sorts of topological matter have been proposed, based on classification schemes that now include lattice symmetries, open systems, and even classical meta-materials. At the same time, new topological phases of matter have been identified in materials, including some protected by non-symmorphic symmetries, harbouring second-order edge states, and possessing Weyl cones. Moreover, topological matter can now be engineered in layered quantum systems and meta-materials.This focus session highlights the vibrant and successful research effort devoted to topological materials in the Netherlands. Several recent breakthroughs will be presented, including evidence for topological superconductivity, an intuitive classification for crystalline topological matter, a search for magnetic monopoles, and the physics of Fermi arcs in Weyl semimetals.

FW8.1 Topological physics in HgTe-based quantum devicesLaurens MolenkampUniversität Würzburg, WÜRZBURG, Germany

FW8.2 Topology in time-reversal symmetric crystalsJorrit Kruthoff, Jan de Boer, Jasper van WezelUniversity of Amsterdam, Physics, AMSTERDAM

FW8.3 Probing emergent phenomena in a Dirac semimetalAlexander BrinkmanUniversity of Twente, ENSCHEDE

FW8.4 The axion electromagnetic response of topological insulatorsJeroen van den BrinkITF, DRESDEN, Germany

FW9.0 FemEx@Veldhoven: female excellence in computational scienceShirin FarajiUniversity of Groningen, The Van Swinderen Institute, GRONINGEN

The project for promoting female excellence in theoretical and computational science (FemEx) was established in 2010 and its aim is to raise awareness of the gender imbalance in science and to work actively toward the removal of this gap. So far, 3 FemEx meetings took place; their main characteristic was the favourable female to male ratio of the speakers (>70% females). In keeping with this tradition, this focus session aims to showcase diversity in computational science and pay tribute to recent important developments, to promote excellent female scientists, and to facilitate networking among early career female researchers. Outstanding speakers will present their research covering a wide range of topics: quantum chemistry, catalysis, astrochemistry, and relativistic quantum mechanics. Alongside the highlights of their recent achievements, the speakers will dedicate a small part of their lecture to the challenges faced by women in computational sciences and to success stories.

FW9.1 Astrochemistry and quantum chemistry: a happy marriageEwine van DishoeckLeiden University, LEIDEN

FW9.2 Multilevel approaches in computational spectroscopyLucas VisscherVU University Amsterdam, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, AMSTERDAM

FW9.3 Learning from nature through computation: from fundamental chemistry to biological systemsFernanda DuarteUniversity of Oxford, OXFORD, United Kingdom

FW9.4 Modern computational techniques in surface scienceKatharina Doblhoff-Dier, Geert-Jan Kroes, Andrew PowellLeiden University, Leiden Institute of Chemistry, LEIDEN

FW8

FOCUS SESSION

- 29 -- 28 -

YOUR NOTES YOUR NOTES

- 31 -- 30 -

ORGANISATION PHYSICS@VELDHOVEN 2019Meeting hostNetherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO)

Steering CommitteeStan Bentvelsen (Nikhef)Herman Clercx (TU/e)Hans Hilgenkamp (UT)

Programme CommitteeDaniela Kraft (chair) (LEI)Ron Heeren (MU)Esther Alarcón Lladó (AMOLF)Bert Koopmans (TU/e)Alexander Khajetoorians (RU)Johan Padding (TUD)Jonathan Citrin (DIFFER)Marieke Postma (Nikhef)Anne de Visser (UvA)

Focus sessionsProgramme committee together with:Wolfgang Löffler (LEI)Kjeld Eikema (VU)Steven Hoekstra (RUG)Hans Kuerten (TU/e)Harald van Brummelen (TU/e)Nicolas Renaud (NL eScience Center)Jaap van der Vegt (UT)Tanja Kulkens (NWO)Peter Zijlstra (TU/e)Sanli Faez (UU)Marco de Baar (DIFFER)Yoeri van der Burgt (TU/e)Beatriz Noheda (RUG)Alix McCollam (RU)Peter Bolhuis (UvA)Sander Otte (TUD)Ingmar Swart (UU)Martin Calderola (TUD)Kobus Kuipers (TUD)Bruno Ehrler (AMOLF)Elizabeth von Hauff (VU)Joshua Dijksman (WUR)Liesbeth Janssen (TU/e)

Luca Giomi (LEI)Koen Kuijken (LEI)Jo van den Brand (Nikhef)Jasper van Wezel (UvA)Erik van Heumen (UvA)Shirin Faraji (RUG)

Parallel sessionsProgramme committee together with:Tamalika Banerjee (RUG)Ivo Classen (DIFFER)Corentin Coulais (UvA)Klaasjan van Druten (UvA)Richard Engeln (TU/e)Joost de Graaf (UU)Nadine Hauptmann (RU)Sander Huisman (UT)Brian Kiraly (RU)Gideon Koekoek (MU)Alix McCollam (RU)Jos Oomens (RU)Frank Peters (TU/e)Tristan du Pree (Nikhef)Said Rahimzadeh-Rodriguez (AMOLF)Nick Schilder (AMOLF)Ingmar Swart (UU)Daniel Wegner (RU)

Industry sessionMaria Sovago Sanne Prins

Overall organisation managementRenée CalonMartine van HarderwijkMarcel HoekMargit de KokMirjam van OoijenAmmeret Rossouw

AcknowledgementsSincere thanks to all of our colleagues at various NWO domains and NWO-I for their efforts in making this conference a success.

YOUR NOTES

For the complete programme including abstracts, download the free

NWO Events app for iOS or Android!