Satellite School
The School "Quantum wires, boxes and molecules" is aimed at graduate students and post-docs to deepen their knowledge in some of the most challenging topics in current Nanoscience studies.
The School will take place at Villa Cagnola, Gazzada Schianno (VA), Italy
from 30th May to 2nd June 2010.
Topics
- Electric Conduction of 1D wires
- Fabrication and integration
- Photonics of quantum boxes
- Spintronics
- Switchable molecules
- Photovoltaics with Q-boxes
- Mechanics of 1D structures
- Quantum dots for imaging
- Kondo physics with quantum boxes
- Molecular assemblies at surfaces
Schedule
Registration
Those who are interested in participating in the School should register. Registrations will be accepted subject to place availability.
The registration fee (€ 150) includes access to the School as well as lunches, coffee breaks and accommodation for the duration of the School.
For more information see registration
Location
Thus Stendhal comments on Varese and its surroundings:
- Stendhal, 1817
The School will take place at Villa Cagnola, a monumental building dating back to the XVIII century located in the valley of the Varese Lake, with a wonderful view on the Alps.
Villa Cagnola can also boast the prestigious "Collezione Cagnola".
How to reach Villa Cagnola
BY TRAIN
From Milano Central Station:
Metro (green line) to Porta Garibaldi. From Porta Garibaldi take a direct regional train to Gazzada-Schianno.
For further information and timetables please see Ferrovie dello Stato
BY PLANE
From Milano Malpensa:
Bus to Gallarate. From Gallarate take a direct train to Gazzada-Schianno.
For further information and timetables see Malpensa Airport and Ferrovie dello Stato
From Milano Linate:
ATM bus 73 to Piazza San Babila. From San Babila take the metro (red line) to Porta Venezia and then a direct regional train to Gazzada-Schianno.
For further information and timetables see Linate Airport, ATM and Ferrovie dello Stato
BY CAR
From Milan:
Highway A8 Milano-Varese, take exit Gazzada. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Via Morazzone/SP20.
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Via Azzate. After 200 m turn right at Via Cagnola.
Villa Cagnola will be on the left.
