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Working Group 4 Meeting

Topological Textures in Optics and Magnetism

8-10 September 2025
Karlsruhe, Germany

Deadlines

  • 4 August 2025:
    Online registration.
    The number of participants is limited - please apply as early as possible to secure your place.
  • 8 August 2025:
    Notification regarding participation, abstract acceptance.
    Invitations to be sent via the e-COST platform.
  • 15 August 2025:
    Finalization of the participant list.
  • 25 August 2025:
    Final program published on the website.
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Scope

The workshop Topological Textures in Optics and Magnetism will be an opportunity for discussion and exchange between research communities in optics and magnetism with a focus on topological textures and magneto-optical interactions. It will offer extended focus talks from experts of the respective fields as well as contributed talks from participants. Ample time will be dedicated for discussions to explore common grounds and opportunities for collaborative work. 

Scope

Program

To be announced... 

Program

Venue

The Working Group meeting will be held at the Scientific Meeting and Conference Center Gastdozentenhaus Karlsruhe

Dates

  • Workshop: 8 - 10 September
  • Discussions in smaller working groups: 10 September, until 2pm
Venue

Important notes

  • Registration Fee

    There is no registration fee. Participation includes access to all sessions and coffee breaks.

  • Personal Arrangements

    Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation, lunches, and dinners.
    A limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved by the organizers. Please tick the corresponding box in the registration form. 

  • Entry Requirements

    Participants should independently ensure they meet entry requirements for Germany. For general European Union entry guidelines, visit this link. 

  • Budget Allocation

    The available budget will be allocated in accordance with the COST Excellence and Inclusiveness Policy.

  • Notification of Support

    Decisions regarding COST support will be communicated to participants well in advance of the meeting to allow sufficient time for travel arrangements.

  • Travel Reimbursement and Daily Allowance

    The maximum reimbursement for long-distance travel and the daily allowance rate, as specified in the COST Annotated Rules, may be adjusted following a decision by the Management Committee.
    Did you receive an invitation through e-COST to participate in the working group meeting on September 8-10 in Karlsruhe? Does your invitation indicate that you are eligible for financial support? Read here the procedure to follow!

Important notes

Organising Committee

  • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (University of Glasgow)
  • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (KIT)

List of speakers

To be announced...

Contact address

For organizational matters please contact
Helena Wöhr, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Organising Committee