Nordita is excited to host the 2025 Winter School on "Physics of Machine Learning & Machine Learning for Physics," which will take place in Stockholm from January 13th to 24th, 2025. This event aims to bridge the gap between the fields of physics and machine learning, offering a platform for young researchers to acquire cutting-edge skills in modern machine learning and apply them to frontier problems in physics.

Participants will explore how physical principles can enhance machine learning models and, conversely, how machine learning can advance the understanding of complex physical systems. The school is tailored for physics PhD students, junior postdocs, and advanced Master's students eager to deepen their expertise at the interface of these two transformative disciplines.

Preference will be given to participants from Nordic countries, but applications from all regions are welcome.


Venue

This in-person event will take place at Nordita, in Albano Building 3, Room 4203.


List of topics (preliminary)

  • Statistical physics of learning
  • Generative modeling
  • Reinforcement learning
  • Interpretable ML
  • Neural network loss landscapes
  • Applications to fluid mechanics
  • Applications to particle physics
  • Applications to quantum devices
  • Quantum ML

Invited lecturers


Pre-school Material

We are providing a set of introductory materials and exercises that all participants are expected to complete. These resources will ensure that everyone will have the necessary background to fully engage with the lectures. 

Download preschool material

 


Schedule (preliminary)

Date

09.15--10.45 11.15--12.45 14.45--16.15 16.45--18.15 Evening

13 Jan (Mon)

Bruno Loureiro Bruno Loureiro Arno Solin Fika  
14 Jan (Tue) Bruno Loureiro Bruno Loureiro Arno Solin Discussion  
15 Jan (Wed) Arno Solin Arno Solin Niels Bohr Colloquium (Bernhard Mehlig, 3--4pm) Discussion School Dinner (7pm)
16 Jan (Thu) Florian Marquardt Florian Marquardt Social Poster Session (3--6pm) Social Poster Session (3--6pm)  
17 Jan (Fri) Florian Marquardt Florian Marquardt Discussion    
Weekend          
20 Jan (Mon) Ricardo Vinuesa Ricardo Vinuesa Riddhi Gupta Discussion  
21 Jan (Tue) Riddhi Gupta Connor van Rossum Evert van Nieuwenburg Discussion  
22 Jan (Wed) Ricardo Vinuesa Evert van Nieuwenburg Evert van Nieuwenburg Discussion  
23 Jan (Thu) Anna Dawid Anna Dawid Michael Spannowsky Discussion  
24 Jan (Fri) Anna Dawid Michael Spannowsky Michael Spannowsky Discussion Farewell party

Financial Support

Limited financial support for accommodation may be available to some participants. If you require assistance, please indicate this in the designated field on the application form.


Application

If you are interested in participating in the school, please apply via the "Registration" button in the menu on the left sidebar.

Preference will be given to participants from Nordic countries, but applications from all regions are welcome.

Application deadline: November 10, 2024 (anywhere on Earth)


Online Attendance

We are pleased to offer the possibility of online attendance for the Nordita Winter School 2025. By registering, you will receive links for streaming the lectures and access to the lecture materials. 

Please note that while we will make every effort to provide these resources, our main priority remains the students attending in person in Stockholm.

Registration Form for Online Attendance


Organizing Committee

Robert Jonsson

Soon Hoe Lim

Andrea Maiani

Jason Pye


 

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Europe/Stockholm
Albano Building 3
Albano 3: 4203 - SU Conference Lunch Room (48 seats)