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NIST will be hosting the annual Synergy IRASTRO meeting in 2026 - a collaboration between the Faint Photonics Group at NIST, the Max Planck Institute in Goettingen, Germany, and the University of Aarhus in Denmark. The purpose of the meeting is to give updates on the progress from our respective research groups, have informal discussions, lab tours, and plan for the future of the project. The subject of the IRASTRO meeting is mid-infrared spectroscopy at the single photon level for the study of single molecules relevant to astrochemistry and astrobiology.
Agenda
NIST Synergy Conference Agenda
9/1- NIST overview and lab tours
09:00 – 09:45 Arrival at visitor center
09:45 – 10:00 Welcome
10:00 – 10:30 Talk 1 – Krister Shalm (distributed quantum entanglement)
10:30 – 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:15 Talk 2 – Adriana Lita (transition edge sensors)
11:15 – 11:45 Talk 3 – Adam McCaughan (megapixel SNSPD arrays)
11:45 – 12:00 Break
12:00 – 12:30 Talk 4 – Daniel Schlichter (single ions for quantum computing)
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:30 Talk 5 – Varun Verma IRASTRO updates from NIST
14:30 - 15:00 Coffee Break, split into groups for lab tours
15:00 – 17:00 Lab Tours
17:00 – Adjourn
18:30 – Dinner downtown Boulder
9/2 – Aarhus team updates and group hike
08:30 – 09:00 Arrival at visitor center
09:00 – 12:30 Updates from Aarhus team
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:00 Transportation to Chautauqua Park
14:00 – 16:00 Hike at Chautauqua Park
16:00 – Adjourn/Free Time to explore Boulder
18:30 – Dinner downtown Boulder
9/3 – MPI and Saalfrank team updates
08:30 – 09:00 Arrival at visitor center
09:00 – 12:30 Updates from MPI team
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-15:30 Updates from Saalfrank team
15:30 – 15:45 Coffee break
15:45 – 17:00 Continuation of Saalfrank team updates
17:00 – 18:00 Summary/Informal Discussion/Planning
18:30 - Dinner
Lodging Information
NIST Synergy Conference
Start Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 - End Date: Friday, September 04, 2026
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
- Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Boulder for 129.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Monday, August 03, 2026
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