International Workshop on Spin–Orbit Driven Phenomena in Quantum Matter

Where spin and orbit intertwine: new frontiers in quantum materials

January 12–13, 2026
at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

 

Chairs

Samuele Sanna, University of Bologna (Italy)

Cesare Franchini, University of Vienna (Austria) and University of Bologna (Italy)

 

 

Workshop Description

This workshop focuses on materials containing heavy d- and f-electron ions that host unconventional quantum states such as multipolar orders, spin and dimer liquids, spin–orbit excitons, and topological or fractionalized phases.
These phenomena highlight the deep entanglement between spin and orbital degrees of freedom.

The event aims to bring together leading and emerging researchers to discuss recent advances, identify key challenges, and explore future directions in spin–orbit entangled quantum matter.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Union — Next Generation EU —“ PNRR — M4C2, investimento 1.1, d “ Spin-charge-lattice coupling in

relativistic Mott insulators ” (ID No. 202243JHMW, CUP J53D23001350006)