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
[03] Privacy policy
School poster
Group photo
Local news
Article on modenatoday
Interview on TV news (20:10)
organized by CNR-NANO
May 19-23 2025
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Via Campi 213/B
Modena, Italy
yambo<at>yambo-code.eu
[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
slides
14:15 – 15:00
15:45 – 16:15
Coffee break
16:15 – 17:00
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
10:20 – 10:50
Coffee break
10:50 – 11:50
11:50 – 12:30
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: YAMBOPY
[01.03] DAY 3 – Wednesday, May 21
Optical properties and real-time simulations
09:00 – 09:40
10:20 – 10:50
Coffee break
10:50 – 11:30
11:30 – 12:30
Hands-on session: GW approximation
12:30 – 14:30
Lunch break
14:30 – 16:30
Hands-on session: GW & YAMBOPY
16:30 – 17:00
Coffee break
17:00 – 18:30
Hands-on session: Bethe-Salpeter equation
20:00
Social dinner
Ristorante da Enzo (via Coltellini, 17)
[01.04] DAY 4 – Thursday, May 22
Non-linear spectroscopy and advanced topics
10:40 – 11:10
Coffee break
12:30 – 14:30
Lunch break
14:30 – 16:00
Hands-on session: Bethe-Salpeter equation
16:00 – 16:30
Coffee break
16:30 – 17:30
Hands-on session: Non-linear response
17:30 – 18:30
Poster session
Book of abstracts
[01.05] DAY 5 – Friday, May 23
Specialized training and wrap-up
09:00 – 10:30
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
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