International Conference on Ultrafast Sciences 2026
Femtoseconds to attoseconds — four days of spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, quantum materials and biophotonics at IISER Bhopal.
December 2–5, 2026 · Bhopal, India
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About UFS-2026
A decade of ultrafast science in India
UFS brings together experimentalists and theorists working on phenomena that unfold faster than a molecular vibration.
Ultrafast science lets us watch electrons rearrange, bonds break and lattices distort in real time. Since 2013 the UFS series has grown from a small national meeting into a flagship international conference spanning ten research themes.
The 2026 edition at IISER Bhopal features keynote and plenary lectures, contributed talks, two poster sessions, an industry instrumentation showcase and guided tours of the Central Instrumentation Facility.
Series history
- 2026IISER BhopalThe 6th edition — Ultrafast Sciences at IISER Bhopal.
- 2025IIT MadrasRecord 320 abstracts across nine themes.
- 2022IISER PuneHybrid edition with 600+ global participants.
- 2019IISc BengaluruFirst edition with a dedicated industry showcase.
- 2016TIFR MumbaiExpanded to include attosecond and THz science.
- 2013IIT KanpurInaugural national meeting on ultrafast phenomena.
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Key Dates
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Abstract Submission Opens
15 June 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline
31 August 2026
Notification of Acceptance
20 September 2026
Early Bird Registration Ends
15 October 2026
Regular Registration Closes
20 November 2026
Conference
2–5 December 2026
Scope
THEMES
Main focus areas and research tracks covered in the conference.
◆ Ultrafast/Attosecond Spectroscopy in Condensed Matter
◆ Ultrafast Light-Matter Interaction
◆ Ultrafast Nonlinear Optics
◆ Ultrafast Photochemistry
◆ Ultrafast Dynamics in Chemical Systems
◆ Ultrafast Dynamics in Biological Systems
◆ Multidimensional Spectroscopy and Imaging
◆ Novel Sources of Ultrafast Lasers
◆ Terahertz Spectroscopy and Applications
◆ Terahertz Plasmonics and Metamaterials
◆ Ultrafast Measurement Techniques and Metrology
◆ Terahertz Spintronics
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Register on the portal, then upload a one-page PDF abstract (template available on the Registration page). Indicate your preference for oral or poster presentation.