Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

Lindau Alumna Luisa von Albedyll (Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung) on interdisciplinary exchanges at #LINO24 and in science overall.   We bring you short clips to give you more insight into the conversations between participants at the 73nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. Find them all on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dWr5nkk9

✨ ⚛ 🌊 #LINO24 A Week Full of Physics - What it was like attending the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings 2024 🛥 🌼 ⚡   Physics in Lindau was …   🌍 🌡 … about Climate Change Brainstorming with so many motivated and engaged young researchers about the challenges of climate change was incredibly inspiring. Learning about the work being done on new technologies for the energy challenge felt really encouraging.   🛰 ❄ … talking about Sea Ice I was deeply honored to be selected by my fellow young researchers to present my work on Arctic sea ice funded by European Space Agency - ESA and Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research. What an exciting experience to present in front of such an enthusiastic audience.   ✨⚛ … diverse and beautiful I (re-)discovered other fascinating worlds of physics—the small world of nanomaterials, attoseconds, and quantum mechanics; and the big world of cosmology, exoplanets, and black holes. While I felt lost from time to time, I also realized again how important it is to stay in contact with other (sub-)disciplines. No matter how different, we all agreed that physics is beautiful.   Are you interested in listening to some of the talks? My favorites were:   1) The Other Way That Science Can Save the World: Scientific Thinking for All https://lnkd.in/e6N2d6Jw   2) Expoplanet Revolution: https://lnkd.in/egdfKHr7   3) The Science and Aesthetics of Soap Bubbles: https://lnkd.in/eSjk56ps Photos show (1) me giving my talk on "Breaking the Ice" and (2) young researchers from Helmholtz institutes with Nobel Laureate John Mather at the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft / Helmholtz Association Dinner.

One week ago, the 73rd edition of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings ended. It was attended by 37 Nobel Laureates, 1 Fields Medalist, and 650 young scientists from all over the world. I am very thankful for the many insightful discussions I had with the Laureates and the young scientists, and the many new contacts I made. We had the opportunity to discuss a broad span of topics, ranging from fundamental science to practical applications of physics to solve problems of the 21st century. Hearing the opinions of the Laureates and the young scientists from different cultures helped us get a clearer picture of the challenges we face both in and outside of science. Special thanks go to the Elitenetzwerk Bayern, who nominated me for #LINO24.

I’m thankful to Texas A&M for sponsoring my trip to the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, where I got to meet passionate scientists from around the world. It was great to finally meet our Sicion project team too; the whole experience left me feeling really inspired. Despite advice not to go, because I just graduated and my visa expired, I decided not to miss this chance of a lifetime, and I’m really glad I did. Honestly, I’m questioning where my career’s headed and whether I am the right science material. Maybe I should look for a job in industry where the pay’s better. But at the opening ceremony, the idea of courage - getting up after failing - hit home for me. Anne L’Huillier and J. Michael Kosterlotz also stressed the importance of persistence when I asked about overcoming challenges. I started sharing my frustrations with some young scientists and unexpectedly got some resonance. We discussed our struggles and offered support. I never thought I could have deep conversations with anyone in such a short time! And I do feel so hopeful about our future having young generations with compassion and potentiality. William D. Phillips has such a charming and convincing voice and gave me a ride when we were talking about connections between science and religions. I randomly talked to an elegant lady and she is Jean H. Chu! She is such a nice and outstanding lady. Takaaki Kajita is so sincere and always answer questions in a plain language. Art B McDonald is so kind and offered Saskia Plura and I a remote call while he was not able to the meeting… I feel so fortunate to connect with so many outstanding young scientists. As another young scientist put it, the friendships made at this meeting could last a lifetime. ❤️ #LINO24

There was once a question about why we read biographies, to my history teacher in school. The answer she gave has resonated with me ever since, "To make you realize that your heros were still humans, they had a normal life like us but did a little more, perhaps with their hard work and that has made all the difference." The 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate was an incredible opportunity to meet and interact with the superstars of science and to learn their journey into this field and their experiences with handling success and failure. They had challenges like we do and they did work hard to overcome those and convert them into the tales that we all listen and enjoy. This was one of the most diverse, bright and energetic group of people I've ever met and this one is to be cherished forever #LINO24 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

#LINO24 Alumna Xuemei Gu’s (Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light) research revolves around the usage of artificial intelligence in experimental quantum physics and the discovery of new quantum-enhanced hardware for practical applications. Her career path wasn’t linear though – read about her interesting journey and outlooks for the future in our new #WomeninResearch interview with Ulrike Boehm on our blog!

Last week, I had the immense privilege of attending the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings as one of ~650 Young Physicists across the globe. The event was attended by 31 Nobel Laureates. When I was selected by Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, then The Royal Society and finally by Lindau, I was unsure what to expect. Excited in anticipation, yes. But as to what exactly, I knew not. About a week and a half before my flight, I was informed that I had been chosen to co-host the Opening Ceremony with Adam Smith. This was the first time the committee decided to have a Young Scientist on stage, and I was their top choice. No, I did not apply for the role. Of course, I said yes! After a 10-day journey through Europe, attending a workshop in Geneva and giving an invited talk in Trieste, I arrived in Lindau. Following a brief orientation, I was on stage the next afternoon. I nearly got tongue-tied, but my dance performances since age four helped. I love the stage, but the nerve-wracking experience of inviting the German Minister for Education and Research, Donna Strickland, Steven Chu, discussing with the science panel, and speaking in front of my heroes and over six hundred young physicists from nearly all nations was unparalleled. I was so jazzed post-ceremony that it took me ten minutes to realize I was having a one-on-one conversation with Saul Perlmutter and Brian Schmidt who were congratulating me! The week is still too fresh to pen in words. The built-up emotions, the passion and love. At ten in the night, Bill Phillips was chatting outside surrounded by us about fundamental constants (there was free booze inside but who cares, right!) Steven Chu started an impromptu science walk on Mainau, enlightening us about Atomic war politics from the era of the Cold War till now. Saul Perlmutter taught me one-on-one about why he thinks we will soon have some extra clues about dark energy. Didier Queloz, Anne L'Huillier, Reinhard Genzel, Walter Gilbert, John Mather....tirelessly chatted with us all day long. This is a childhood dream come true, and it is not about winning any prizes, it is about acknowledging the passion behind curiosity and the hard work it takes to make human civilization move. Recognition is amazing, but even without it, the pure joy in the quest for knowledge is all-encompassing. Never stop dreaming, and never bow to societal pressure. If you want to check my co-hosting: https://lnkd.in/e4zVakQJ My dearest Shanika Galaudage clicked the third picture!

I am very proud to be vice president and scientific co-chair (together with Rainer Blatt) of this year's Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings #LIN024 in Physics that wrapped up around a week ago. This recent write-up in Nature Magazine from last year's meeting describes very well why this is such a unique and great event. The meeting annually brings together more than 30 Nobel laureates with over 600 young scientists from more then 90 countries to network, to learn and to be mutually inspired. The meeting's diversity in terms of gender, cultural and geographical background vastly exceeds that of any other scientific meeting I know. An extensive nomination and selection process involving a large number of partner organizations all over the world ensures a wide reach and very high level of scientific merits, engagement, ambition and enthusiasm among the young scientists. This year, the Nobel laureates also renewed the 1955 appeal against nuclear war with the Mainau Declaration 2024. https://lnkd.in/dm7DpUe4 Next year's meeting will focus on Chemistry and the national and regional nomination processes will begin soon. If you are a master or PhD student or postdoc in Chemistry or related fields, I recommend to keep an eye out and consider applying. A big thank you to the fantastic and professional organization team in Lindau and all donors and supporting organisations. https://lnkd.in/dgDyjmsz

Nobel Laureate Didier Queloz spoke about the “Exoplanet Revolution” at #LINO24 – planets, including some, that are nothing like the ones in our solar system are not rare but have been discovered in great numbers by now. 🪐 These findings redefine the perception of our own singularity. Missed this fascinating Session? No problem – watch Lectures, Agora Talks and much more in our Lindau Mediatheque and enjoy #LINO24 over again!

Heute am Kiosk: Großes #LINO24 Spezial in der Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.