Overview
X-ray Free-Electron Lasers (XFELs) offer state-of-the-art capabilities for experimental research with X-rays. Modern theory and simulations play an essential role here - not only in explaining experimental observations but also in generating new ideas for designing future experiments. The aim of the workshop series “Theory meets XFELs” is to foster collaborations between theorists and experimentalists engaged in research with XFELs. This year's workshop is dedicated to recent theoretical developments in the fields of
- Extreme states of matter – From planetary science to inertial fusion energy research
- Strong-field phenomena – Nonlinear x-ray – matter interaction and spectroscopy
- Ultrafast spin dynamics – Magnetism, transport and topological effects
- Ultrafast electron dynamics – Towards attosecond solid state physics
- Ultrafast structural dynamics – Phase transitions and lattice dynamics
and is complemented by excellent examples of experimental applications of XFELs in these fields.
The two-and-a-half-day workshop will feature 20 invited talks and will be held in two locations:
November 26 at the European XFEL, Schenefeld,
November 27-28 at CFEL/DESY, Hamburg.
Registration open: 01 June – 31 October 2025
Registration is free of charge for all participants.
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Schenefeld and Hamburg!
Workshop Organizing Committee:
Nils Brouwer (European XFEL), Konrad Kapcia (Adam Mickiewicz University), Ruslan Kurta (European XFEL), Alexander Lichtenstein (University of Hamburg & European XFEL), Vladimir Lipp (CFEL/DESY & European XFEL), Serguei Molodtsov (European XFEL), Beata Ziaja-Motyka (CFEL/DESY & IFJ PAN)
