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CFP: Information-Theoretic Concepts in Physics
by Michael Cuffaro July 28, 2022

July 28, 2022

Call for papers: Special issue of Entropy **Information-Theoretic Concepts in Physics** Guest editors: ----- Michael Cuffaro (LMU Munich) Stephan Hartmann (LMU Munich) Deadline for manuscript submissions: ----- 1 May 2023 Description: ----- Information-theoretic concepts are becoming increasingly important in physics, both in applied and theoretical physics. Examples include using quantum-mechanical systems to perform computations and transmit information; the use of information-theoretic concepts to characterize gravitational phenomena, such as black holes; informational axiomatizations and interpretations of quantum theory; and many others. The goal of this Special Issue is to provide an interdisciplinary snapshot of the foundational and philosophical research at the cutting edge of this important area of physics. We welcome submissions focused on topics such as (but not restricted to): - Historical perspectives on the use of informational concepts in physics; - Quantum and classical information; - Quantum and classical computational resources; - Informational interpretations and axiomatizations of physical theories; - Informational approaches to spacetime phenomena; - Informational characterizations of thermodynamical phenomena and the thermodynamics of information; - Informational characterizations of open systems phenomena; - General methodological and philosophical issues related to the physics of information. Manuscript submission information: ----- Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, the submission form can be accessed here: https://susy.mdpi.com/user/manuscripts/upload/?journal=entropy. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website. Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/entropy/instructions) Entropy (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/entropy) is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI. Please visit the Instructions for Authors page (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/entropy/instructions) before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) (https://www.mdpi.com/about/apc/) for publication in this open access (https://www.mdpi.com/about/openaccess/) journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service (https://www.mdpi.com/authors/english) prior to publication or during author revisions. Website for further information: ----- https://www.mdpi.com/journal/entropy/special_issues/LQOEYB74HF

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CfR: Foundational Problems of Global Structure in Semi-Classical Gravity (MCMP/LMU Munich, 21-23 July 2022)
by Erik Curiel June 17, 2022

June 17, 2022

The Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy invites registration for the following event: Global Structure in Semi-Classical Gravity MCMP, LMU Munich 21-23 July 2022 https://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/events/workshops/container/scg… ********************************************* Semi-classical gravity (SCG)---the coupling of the dynamics of quantum fields to the classical spacetime geometry of general relativity by way of the semi-classical Einstein field equation (SCEFE)---is the framework within which black hole thermodynamics is formulated. As such, it is widely held to provide the most secure theoretical clues to a search for a theory of quantum gravity. Considered in its own right, however, it already presents us with a plethora of foundational and conceptual problems that require investigation, even over and above the most famous one, Hawking's Information-Loss Paradox. - In what sense is it legitimate to think of black holes as thermodynamical systems? - What is the causal structure of an evaporating black hole spacetime, and its relation to causality conditions on quantum fields? - What is black hole entropy? - How does the Generalized Second Law ramify into the host of other problems of fundamental physical and philosophical import that the ordinary Second Law of thermodynamics does? - What is the difference between geometry and matter? - Are there singularities in the semi-classical regime, and does a form of cosmic censorship hold in it? - What role do classical energy conditions and quantum energy inequalities play, and how do they relate to entropy and information? - What is holography at the semi-classical level, and what role can or does it play there? - What can the epistemology of a field of physics be, completely divorced from experimentation and observation? This will be the first major conference to address foundational and philosophical issues associated with SCG, and to try to examine how they all bear on each other. Invited physicists and philosophers have been chosen to represent different approaches to SCG and the many different kinds of conceptual questions it poses (quantum field theory on curved spacetime, emergent gravity, canonical gravity, holography, phenomenology, methodology, epistemology), in an attempt to foster a dialogue among the different fields. Contributed talks from both physicists and philosophers will be chosen so as to complement the perspectives of the invited speakers. Such a gathering will spur new, innovative approaches to the problem, as well as connecting and invigorating work on existing approaches. It will also provide young researchers with a comprehensive introduction to the state of the art of this central field of research, and established researchers with a comprehensive overview. *Invited Speakers* - Beatrice Bonga <https://hef.ru.nl/~bbonga/> - Ted Jacobson <https://umdphysics.umd.edu/people/faculty/current/item/246-jacobson.html> - Eleni Kontou <https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/staff/eleni-kontou/> - JB Manchak <https://www.lps.uci.edu/~jmanchak/> - Marija Tomašević <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marija-Tomasevic> - Chris Smeenk <https://publish.uwo.ca/~csmeenk2/> - Rainer Verch <https://www.uni-leipzig.de/en/profile/mitarbeiter/prof-dr-rainer-verch> - Bob Wald <https://physics.uchicago.edu/people/profile/robert-wald/> - Chris Wüthrich <https://www.wuthrich.net/> *Registration* We will hold the conference in-person, with no video connections, although the talks and Q&A will be recorded (pending agreement by the speakers). Please send registration requests by 01 July 2022 using the following form: https://forms.gle/rBAZakkNPxc2uxD87 The fees for the conference and dinner are as follows. - Senior researchers with permanent positions (associate and full professors, etc.): conference fee EUR 40 - Junior researchers (assistant professors, post-docs, etc.): conference fee EUR 25 - Students (masters, doctoral, etc.): no conference fee - Conference dinner (for everyone): EUR 30 *Organizers* - Erik Curiel <http://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/people/faculty/curiel/index.html> - Juliusz Doboszewski <https://sites.google.com/site/juliuszdoboszewski/home> - Cecilia Giavoni <https://www.theorie.physik.uni-muenchen.de/cosmology/members/sci_mem/giavon…> *Acknowledgements* Gefördert teilweise durch die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) -- Projektnummer 312032894, CU 338/1-2 (Erik Curiel). (Funded in part by the German Research Foundation (DFG) -- project number 312032894, CU 338/1-2, Erik Curiel.) Also supported by the Volkswagen Foundation funding for the Lichtenberg Group for History and Philosophy of Physics at the University of Bonn <https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/>, under the direction of Prof. Dr. Dennis Lehmkuhl. -- Erik Curiel http://strangebeautiful.com Assistant Professor Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität http://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de BHI Research Fellow Black Hole Initiative Harvard University http://bhi.fas.harvard.edu

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Second Call for Papers: Sixth Spacetime Conference
by vpetkov＠minkowskiinstitute.org June 8, 2022

June 8, 2022

Dear Colleagues, The sixth spacetime conference will be held in the famous Black Sea resort "Albena" (near Varna, Bulgaria) from 12 to 15 September 2022: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2022/ The Scientific Organizing Committee invites papers from physicists, philosophers of physics and philosophers on any topic related to the nature and ontology of spacetime. Contributed papers in the form of extended abstracts of between one and two pages should be emailed to 2020conference(a)minkowskiinstitute.org by July 15, 2022. Submissions will be reviewed and notification of acceptance will be sent by August 1, 2022. Scientific Organizing Committee: Valia Allori (Northern Illinois University) Robert Geroch (University of Chicago) Vesselin Petkov (Minkowski Institute, Montreal) Carlo Rovelli (Centre de Physique Théorique de Luminy, Marseille, France) Reinoud Jan Slagter (Astronomisch Fysisch Onderzoek Nederland and University of Amsterdam) Anguel Stefanov (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences) On behalf of the Scientific Organizing Committee, Vesselin Petkov Minkowski Institute http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/ Montreal, Canada http://spacetimecentre.org/vpetkov/

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Beyond Models Workshop Final Call for Registration
by Martin King June 1, 2022

June 1, 2022

Dear All The Beyond Models Workshop on model independence in physics ( <www.philphys.com/beyondmodels.html>www.philphys.com/beyondmodels.html) taking place at the FTD at the University of Bonn on June 14-15 is two weeks away. See the attached poster for a list of speakers and check the website for a schedule, book of abstracts, and more information. Registration has expired, so we are making a final call for participants to register. Please register using the following form as soon as possible: https://forms.gle/84uyzxE77qsbyiLX9 Registration is required, but there is no fee. All interested parties may attend. -- Martin King

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Beyond Models Workshop-Call for Registration
by Martin King May 17, 2022

May 17, 2022

Dear All The Beyond Models Workshop on model independence in physics (philphys.com/beyondmodels <www.philphys.com/beyondmodels.html>) taking place at the University of Bonn on June 14-15 is less than a month away. Registration is now open at the following link: https://forms.gle/84uyzxE77qsbyiLX9 Registration is required, but there is no fee. All interested parties may attend. Please register before*June 1, 2022.* -- Martin King

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One-day "Physicalism" workshop (MCMP/LMU Munich, May 21, 2022)
by Szabó Gábor May 4, 2022

May 4, 2022

"Physicalism" workshop (MCMP/LMU Munich) Date: May 21, 2022 Venue: IBZ, Amalienstraße 38, 80799 München No registration! https://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/events/workshops/container/phy…

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Renewed Call for Papers: Sixth Spacetime Conference
by vpetkov＠minkowskiinstitute.org April 15, 2022

April 15, 2022

Dear Colleagues, The sixth spacetime conference (that had to be held in May 2020) will be finally held (in person) in the famous Black Sea resort "Albena" (near Varna, Bulgaria) from 12 to 15 September 2022: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2022/ The Scientific Organizing Committee invites papers from physicists, philosophers of physics and philosophers on any topic related to the nature and ontology of spacetime. As there is no main theme of the sixth spacetime conference a number of special sessions have been suggested by colleagues (other suggestions are welcome): - Nature of time - becoming and flow of time - Is spacetime a real (physical) four-dimensional entity or a mathematical concept? - Open Questions in Spacetime Physics - The controversy over Relativistic Mass - The problem with the gravitational energy-momentum pseudo-tensor in general relativity - should we have a closer look at the fact that the mathematical formalism of general relativity does not yield a proper tensor of the gravitational energy-momentum? - What is the difference between matter and geometry in general relativity, semi-classical gravity, and quantum gravity? - Do Black Holes Actually Exist? - Is there a conflict between relativity and quantum mechanics? - Quantum Gravity: Where do we stand? Contributed papers in the form of extended abstracts of between one and two pages should be emailed to 2020conference(a)minkowskiinstitute.org by July 15, 2022. Submissions will be reviewed and notification of acceptance will be sent by August 1, 2022. Best wishes, Vesselin Petkov Minkowski Institute http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/ Montreal, Canada http://spacetimecentre.org/vpetkov/

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QM and Reality [Workshop]
by Raoni Wohnrath Arroyo April 15, 2022

April 15, 2022

Dear all, following the tradition of our International Network, we are happy to now invite you to the Eighth Edition of the International Workshop on Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Information in 2022, to be held online on April 27 and 28, and May 4 and 5. The selected theme for this edition is: “Quantum Theory and Reality”. Quantum theory is the perfect case study for the realist vs anti-realist debate: on the one hand, one naturally considers the theory as an approximate true description of reality; on the other hand, the ever-growing number of interpretations/quantum theories seem to plague QM’s access to reality with underdetermination. We would like to pursue new perspectives on such a traditional debate on the philosophy of science. Contributions to the workshop address the following questions, but, as in previous editions of the workshop, are not limited to: - Is there a clear dividing line between ‘theory’ and ‘interpretation’ in the case of QM? - What does it mean to take QM to be ‘approximately true’? - Are there new experimental perspectives that could falsify one interpretation/quantum theory? - Can theoretical virtues (epistemic/ontological/metaphysical) favor one interpretation/theory over other(s)? - Are there new stances that steer a middle ground between realism and anti-realism? - What does it mean to adopt a realist stance toward quantum mechanics? - Could numerous quantum theories/interpretations, instead of blocking one’s road to reality, enhance one’s understanding of reality? Certainly, there is much to say about it, and we are looking forward to meeting you there! The full list of participants, registration, schedule, and book of abstracts can be found on our website: https://quantuminternationalnet.com/Workshops Organizing Committee Christian de Ronde (UBA/UNAJ/CONICET/UFSC/CLEA) Jonas R. B. Arenhart (UFSC/UFMA/CNPq) Raimundo Fernández-Mouján (UBA/CLEA) Raoni W. Arroyo (CLE/UNICAMP/FAPESP) Scientific Committee Décio Krause (UFSC/UFJR/PPGLM) Diederik Aerts (VUB/CLEA) Otávio Bueno (UM) Newton da Costa (UFSC)

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"Beyond Models" Workshop on Philosophy of Model Independence-Call for Posters FINAL
by Martin King April 15, 2022

April 15, 2022

We are inviting contributions for the virtual poster session of the philosophy of physics workshop /Beyond Models/, taking place on June 14-15, 2022, at the University of Bonn in Bonn, Germany. We are asking for 10 min (8+2) `poster-style' presentations on the topics related to the philosophy of model independence in physics. The lack of new physics discoveries at the LHC has had many significant effects on the field of particle physics. It has led to the re-evaluation of guiding principles such as naturalness, a decrease in the popularity of prominent models, such as supersymmetry, and an increase in model independent (MI) search methods. These MI methods aim at reducing BSM model dependence in a variety of ways and may include using bottom-up EFTs, using signature-based, rather than model-based, searches, performing SM precision measurements, or using unsupervised deep learning to let experimental data speak for itself as much as possible. The workshop will bring together experimental and theoretical physicists and philosophers of science to explore various aspects of this shift towards model-independent strategies, the tools they employ, as well as the methodological and epistemic issues they bring. We may examine questions such as: * what is model independence? How independent from models can one be? * how does one historically, or philosophically, characterise the methodological shift that is happening? * have there been other time periods during which physicists pursued model independence? what relation does this bear to today? * why pursue model independence? what are its benefits and limitations? * in what various ways are physicists reducing dependence on models, modelling biases, and modelling assumptions? * how do deep learning and AI searches fit with model independent strategies? * etc. Invited speakers include (possibly more added later): * Philip Bechtle (University of Bonn, physics) * Kyle Cranmer (NYU, physics) * Richard Dawid (University of Stockholm, philosophy) * Cristophe Grojean (DESY, physics) * Adam Koberinski (University of Waterloo, philosophy) * Michelangelo Mangano (CERN, physics) * Michela Massimi (University of Edinburgh, philosophy) * Sebastien Rivat (Max Planck Institute Berlin, philosophy) * Emily Sullivan (Eindhoven University, philosophy) Please send an abstract of no more than 350 words to Martin King (beyondmodels2022(a)gmail.com) along with information about your institutional affiliation by*April 30, 2022. This is a FINAL extended deadline. * Attendance in person is also possible for the presenters of the poster session, but travel and accommodations will not be covered. This workshop is a part of the DFG-funded /Epistemology of the LHC /research unit. Organizers: Martin King (chair of organizing committee), Peter Maettig, Michael Stoeltzner, and Nurida Boddenberg -- Martin King

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Registration for Conference, "The Quantum, the Thermal and the Gravitational Reconciled: Physics and Philosophy in the Varied Landscape of the Intersections" (MCMP/LMU Munich, 24.-26. June 2022)
by Erik Curiel March 18, 2022

March 18, 2022

"The Quantum, the Thermal and the Gravitational Reconciled: Physics and Philosophy in the Varied Landscape of the Intersections" MCMP, LMU Munich 24.-26. June 2022 https://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/events/workshops/container/qtg… ********************************************* Quantum, thermal, and gravitational theories constitute the three great pillars of modern fundamental physics. Each is, prima facie, conceptually and physically independent of the other two, and finds its application in regimes well separated from those of the others. Indeed, central principles of each are in manifest tension with those of the other, if not outright contradiction: general relativity admits causal and topological structures seemingly inconsistent with quantum mechanical dynamics; the superpositions of quantum mechanics conflict with general relativity's fixed causal structures; and both are in manifest tension if not outright contradiction with the most characteristic features of thermodynamics, viz., irreversibility and temporal asymmetry. It is thus of paramount importance that we investigate how our three best, most fundamental theories fit together, if indeed they do at all. In the past and in recent times, physicists and philosophers have worked together in remarkably fruitful ways in each of the three fundamental fields. This conference will explore these philosophical and foundational issues that arise where two or more of these three frameworks intersect. Our aim is to foster such collaboration at the intersections of the three. As such, we will be guided by the irenic spirit (and person) of Jeremy Butterfield, whose work, magisterially spanning these topics, has inspired and continues to inspire, all of us. *Confirmed Speakers* - Guido Bacciagaluppi, Utrecht University <https://www.uu.nl/staff/GBacciagaluppi> - Harvey Brown, University of Oxford <https://users.ox.ac.uk/~brownhr> - Fay Dowker, Imperial College London <https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/f.dowker> - Flaminia Giacomini, Perimeter Institute <https://perimeterinstitute.ca/people/flaminia-giacomini> - Stephan Hartmann, LMU Munich <http://www.stephanhartmann.org> - Klaas Landsman, Radboud University <https://www.ru.nl/personen/landsman-n> - Dennis Lehmkuhl, University of Bonn <https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/dennis-lehmkuhl.html> - Michela Massimi, University of Edinburgh <https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/michela-massimi> - John Norton, University of Pittsburgh <https://sites.pitt.edu/~jdnorton/jdnorton.html> - Kasia Rejzner, University of York <https://rejzner.com> - Jos Uffink, University of Minnesota <https://experts.umn.edu/en/persons/jos-uffink> - Francesca Vidotto, University of Western Ontario <https://www.uwo.ca/philosophy/people/vidotto.html> - Lena Zuchowski, University of Salzburg ********************************************* REGISTRATION: Public-health conditions permitting, we plan to hold the conference in-person, with no video connections, although the talks and Q&A will be recorded (pending agreement by the speakers). Please send registration requests by 29 May 2022 using the following form: https://forms.gle/aNk8ujNmaPK1woCT6 The fees for the conference and dinner are as follows. - Senior researchers with permanent positions (associate and full professors, etc.): conference fee EUR 40 - Junior researchers (assistant professors, post-docs, etc.): conference fee EUR 25 - Students (bachelors, masters, doctoral, etc.): no conference fee - Conference dinner (for everyone): EUR 30 We are committed to fostering diversity and equality in our programs. The conference will be organized and run under the MCMP's code of conduct <http://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/events/event-policy/index.html>. *Organizers* * Erik Curiel, MCMP/LMU Munich <http://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/people/faculty/curiel/index.html> * Sebastian De Haro, University of Amsterdam <https://www.uva.nl/profiel/h/a/s.deharoolle/s.de-haro-olle.html> * Bryan Roberts, London School of Economics <https://personal.lse.ac.uk/robert49> * Katie Robertson, University of Birmingham <https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/philosophy/robertson-katie.aspx> *Acknowledgments* The conference is organized and supported by the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (LMU Munich) <http://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/index.html>. Gefördert durch die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). (Funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).) -- Erik Curiel http://strangebeautiful.com Assistant Professor Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität http://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de BHI Research Fellow Black Hole Initiative Harvard University http://bhi.fas.harvard.edu

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