Q-PIER 2026 Pre-Summit Workshop Schedule
📅 April 11, 2026 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Session 1: Foundations of Ion Trapping
| Time | Talk |
|---|
| 1:00 – 1:45 PM | Introduction to Ion Traps : Vyshnav |
| 1:45 – 3:00 PM | Types of Ion Traps (Extended Session): Pushpa Rao |
| 3:00 – 3:45 PM | Ultra High Vacuum and Particle Detection: K T Satyajit, Ahalya |
| 3:45 – 4:30 PM | Cooling of Trapped Ions: Vishwa C |
| 4:30 – 5:00 PM | Discussion / Interaction |
April 12, 2026 (9:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
Session 2: Quantum Foundations and Ion Trap QC
| Time | Talk |
|---|
| 9:30 – 11:00 AM | Quantum Mechanics: T Subeesh |
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Ion Traps and Quantum Computation: Vishwa C |
Lunch Break (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 2:00 – 3:30 PM | Hands-on Session 1: Optical Systems and Laser Alignment: Praveen P |
| 3:30 – 5:00 PM | Hands-on Session 2: Electron Generation and Detection Techniques: Ananthakesheva |
