Frontiers of Modern Physics
The Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) Summer School offers outstanding students the opportunity to discover the research frontiers of modern physics. The 10-day program includes a series of seminars by renowned physicists on variety of special topics, visits to research laboratories, and a range of social activities.
This summer school has been cancelled. It will be organised again in 2024.
Bachelor students from all over the world in their second-to-last year will come to Leiden to participate in a program filled with talks, lab tours and cultural events.
Special Topics
- Quantum matter: from black hole physics to superconductors
- The quantum universe: cosmology and elementary particles
- Quantum computation and communication
- Quantum transport in mesoscopic devices
- Single molecule optics and electronics
- Physics of the living cell
- Soft and active materials
- Physics of metamaterials
- Quantum microscopy
Laboratory Tours
The participants will have a chance to discover the latest research trends in modern physics by visiting Leiden’s state-of-the-art research facilities for quantum measurements, ultramicroscopy, nanofabrication, and the Cell Observatory.
Social Events
The program offers a wide range of social activities, including: a day at the beach, boat tour of the canals, pub quiz, and exploring the historic city of Leiden.
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course. Are you interested in joining? Read more about the application procedure and practical details of the summer school.
Due to the selected cookie settings, we cannot show this video here.
Watch the video on the original website or