The school consists of a series of introductory lectures, presented by a variety of speakers with both theoretical and experimental backgrounds, on statistical methods for quantum tomographic reconstruction. We strive to intersperse lectures with more theoretical/foundational character by those with a clear experimental/applied background. Each set of lectures will be accompanied by practical sessions in the afternoon in which the participants will be given the opportunity to apply their newly gained knowledge to real-world data taken from actual experiments in quantum engineering.

Lecturers and topics

Marcus Cramer Universität Ulm Presentation	Learning quantum states efficiently
Rafal Demkowicz-Dobrzanski University of Warsaw Presentation 1 Presentation 2 Extra Presentation (PPT)	Quantum enhanced metrology
Werner Vogel Universität Rostock Presentation 1 Presentation 2 Exercises	Reconstruction of quasi-probability distributions
Zdenek Hradil Palacky University Olomouc Presentation Exercises	Maximum likelihood reconstruction
Markus Hennrich Universität Innsbruck Presentation	Quantum states and quantum gates with ions
Christine Silberhorn Universität Paderborn Presentation 1 Presentation 2	Detecting quantum light
Madalin Guta University of Nottingham Presentation	Asymptotic methods in quantum statistics

Schedule

A detailed schedule, including the social programme, can be found here.

The Physikzentrum Bad Honnef (PBH)

The PBH is run by the German Physical Society and supported by the University of Bonn and the state North Rhine-Westphalia. The stately mansion housing the Physikzentrum is surrounded by a park at the foot of the Siebengebirge (the Seven Hills) on the right bank of the river Rhine. In the immediate neighbourhood an extensive net of hiking-paths in Germany's oldest nature preserve invites pleasant short or long walks.

Since 1976 the Physikzentrum Bad Honnef serves as the main meeting point of the German Physical Society (DPG). It offers a secluded setting for research conferences, seminars, and workshops, and has proved to be especially stimulating for fruitful discussions.

Living and working in a single building is an essential concept of the Physikzentrum in bringing experienced researchers and young students together. A number of participants can be accommodated within PBH's walls, with extended accommodation in the vicinity (ca. 10 mins by foot). Up to 120 attendees can be served in the house. A comfortable discussion room invites discussions and extended talks throughout the night.