Many-Body Perturbation Theory and Excited-State Simulations
[00] Overview
[01] Programme
[01.01] DAY 1
[01.02] DAY 2
[01.03] DAY 3
[01.04] DAY 4
[01.05] DAY 5
[02] Practical Info
[02.00] About Modena
[02.01] Venue
[02.02] Suggested Hotels
Poster
May 19-23 2025
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Via Campi 213/B
Modena, Italy
yambo@yambo-code.eu
registrations closed
[00] Overview
This school is designed for researchers interested in advanced computational methods for studying light-matter interactions, crucial for optoelectronic devices, quantum computing, and energy applications.
Participants will receive introductory and advanced lectures on many-body perturbation theory (MBPT), covering topics such as the GW approximation, Bethe-Salpeter equation (BSE), non-linear optics, and recent algorithmic advances for 2D systems and metals.
Hands-on sessions will focus on practical simulations using the YAMBO code within a high-performance computing (HPC) environment, including GPU-accelerated machines. Additionally, participants will learn Python-based post-processing and data analysis with YamboPy.
YAMBO is a flagship code of the MaX Centre of Excellence, ICSC PNRR Italian National Centre for HPC, Big Data and Quantum Computing and the Hanami project.
Applicants are required to have a background in DFT and in running DFT simulations.
Selection will be based on motivation, background, and diversity considerations.
The school will feature a Poster Session and a User-driven Discussion for participants to present their research and engage with experts in the field.
There is no registration fee and we encourage applications from female scientists.
Attendees will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.
coffee breaks, lunches, and a social dinner will be provided by the organizers.
scientific committee
Daniele Varsano (CNR-NANO Modena), Claudio Attaccalite (CNRS, Marseille), Elena Cannuccia (Aix-Marseille Université, France), Andrea Ferretti (CNR-NANO, Modena), Andrea Marini (CNR-ISM, Rome), Fulvio Paleari (CNR-NANO, Modena), Maurizia Palummo (University of Rome Tor Vergata), Davide Sangalli (CNR-ISM Rome)
organizing committee
Daniele Varsano (CNR-NANO Modena), Maurizia Palummo (University of Rome Tor Vergata), Fulvio Paleari (CNR-NANO, Modena), Matteo D’Alessio (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia), Maria Bartolacelli (CNR-NANO, Modena), Susanna Cavicchioli (CNR-NANO, Modena), Nicola Spallanzani (CNR-NANO, Modena)
sponsors
[01] Programme
[01.01] DAY 1 – Monday, May 19
Introduction and Fundamentals
12:30 – 14:00
Registrations
14:00 – 14:15
D. Varsano, CNR-NANO Modena
Overview of the school’s aims and goals
14:15 – 15:00
C. Franchini, University of Bologna
Keynote lecture
15:00 – 15:45
F. Mohamed, École Polythechnique Paris
A tour on Density Functional Theory
15:45 – 16:15
Coffee break
16:15 – 17:00
E. Cannuccia, Aix-Marseille University
Electronic screening and linear response theory
17:00 – 18:30
Hands-on session: Introduction to YAMBO
19:00
Get together
[01.02] DAY 2 – Tuesday, May 20
Quasiparticles and the GW Approximation
09:00 – 09:40
A. Marini, CNR-ISM Rome
Introduction to Many-Body Perturbation Theory
09:40 – 10:20
C. Cardoso, CNR-NANO Modena
Quasiparticles and the GW Approximation
10:20 – 10:50
Coffee break
10:50 – 11:30
M. Govoni, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Invited lecture
11:30 – 12:30
A. Guandalini, University of Rome La Sapienza
G. Sesti, CNR-NANO Modena
GW in practice: algorithms, approximations and W-averaged GW in metals
12:30 – 14:30
Lunch break
14:30 – 16:30
Hands-on session: Linear response
16:30 – 17:00
Coffee break
17:00 – 18:30
Hands-on session: GW & YAMBO in HPC environments
[01.03] DAY 3 – Wednesday, May 21
Optical properties and real-time simulations
09:00 – 09:40
M. Palummo, University of Rome Tor-Vergata
Optical absorption and excitons via the Bethe-Salpeter Equation
09:40 – 10:20
D. Sangalli, CNR-ISM Rome
Real-time simulations
10:20 – 10:50
Coffee break
10:50 – 11:30
F. Paleari, CNR-NANO Modena
Introduction to YamboPy (automation and post-processing)
11:30 – 12:30
Hands-on session: YAMBOPY
12:30 – 14:30
Lunch break
14:30 – 16:30
Hands-on session: GW & HPC with YAMBOPY
16:30 – 17:00
Coffee break
17:00 – 18:30
Hands-on session: BSE with YAMBOPY
20:00
Social dinner
[01.04] DAY 4 – Thursday, May 22
Non-linear spectroscopy and advanced topics
10:00 – 10:40
E. Luppi, Sorbonne University
Non-linear spectroscopy
10:40 – 11:10
Coffee break
11:10 – 11:50
M. Grüning, Queen’s University Belfast
Non-linear spectroscopy in Yambo
11:50 – 12:30
F. Affinito, Cineca
Frontiers in High-Performance Computing
12:30 – 14:30
Lunch break
14:30 – 16:00
Hands-on session: BSE & YAMBOPY
16:00 – 16:30
Coffee break
16:30 – 17:30
Hands-on session: Non-linear response & YAMBOPY
17:30 – 18:30
Poster session
[01.05] DAY 5 – Friday, May 23
Specialized training and wrap-up
09:00 – 10:30
Parallel group sessions
Yambo installation
Yambo on HPC computers
Non-linear optics with Yambo
Real-time module
Electron-phonon coupling
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30
Parallel group sessions (continued)
12:30 – 13:00
Wrap-up and departures
[02] Practical Info
[02.00] About Modena
Located along the old Roman road via Emilia, Modena sits in the center of Emilia-Romagna region in the Po valley.
Modena is famous for its culinary traditions, like tortellini and balsamic vinegar, which can be found in the charming Albinelli food market or enjoyed in one of the many local restaurants dotting the city centre.
Modena is also home to many cultural landmarks including the cathedral, dating from the XII century and widely considered a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, the Ghirlandina tower, a treasury holding an heirloom from a medieval battle against Bologna, and the magnificent monumental cemetery, whose new section was designed by Gianni Braghieri and Pritzker Prize winning architect Aldo Rossi.
How to reach Modena:
Shuttle to/from Bologna airport: Aerbus Shuttle
Trains to Modena station: Trenitalia
[02.01] Venue
The school will take place at the Department of Physics, Informatics, and Mathematics of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. The campus is located approximately 2 km from the city centre and is easily accessible on foot or by bus.
Bus lines from Train Station:
n.7 to Gottardi
n.4 to Latina/Vaciglio Nord
Bus lines from city centre:
n.7 to Gottardi
[02.02] Suggested Hotels
To receive the university-agreed rates reported here, use the code ‘Yambo School 2025‘ when booking. Agreed rates are subject to availability.
Hotel Cervetta 5 *** (no lift), Via Cervetta 5
Single room (economy) € 87
Single room (standard) € 102
Double room (single use) € 117
Double room € 160
Prices are nightly rates and include:
breakfast buffet
taxes
10% IVA tax
Extra: tourist tax – 2 € per person per night
Best Western Premier Milano Palace ****, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 68
Double room (single use) €159
Double room €179
Prices are nightly rates and include:
breakfast buffet
taxes
10% IVA tax
Extra: tourist tax – 3€ per person per night.
B&B Hotel Modena ***, Via Emilia Est 441
Double room (single use) €74
Double room €89
Prices are nightly rates and include:
breakfast buffet
taxes
10% IVA tax
Extra: tourist tax – 2€ per person per night.
Ostello San Filippo Neri, Via Sant’Orsola 52
Budget friendly hostel offering very basic accommodations and minimal amenities
Best Western Hotel Libertà ***, Via Blasia 10
Hotel Principe ****, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 94