Cavitation, i.e. the formation of vapor and gas bubbles in a liquid, is a phenomenon relevant for many natural and artificial systems. For example, cavitation can take place in correspondence of propellers equipping boats, turbines, etc, producing damages that can limit their duration. Controlled cavitation can also be exploited for technological applications in materials chemistry, medicine, engineering, etc. 

Studying cavitation, from bubbles inception  to collapse, is an exceptional task involving many spatial and temporal scales, and requiring a wide set of experimental and computational techniques. The objective of this workshop is introducing and discussing some of the key methodologies for the study of nucleation: experimental techniques for probing water in extreme conditions, and non-equilibrium and rare events simulation methods. Lectures and research seminars from Frédéric Caupin, Ignacio Pagonabarraga and Chantal Valeriani will be complemented by contributed regular (30’) and short communications (10’) from participants. Poster contributions are also welcome. Applications for participation, and request of oral or poster communications can be submitted to [email protected].

The workshop will take place at “il Collaccio” di Preci, (Italy - http://www.ilcollaccio.com) from 4 to 7 July 2016. The total cost of accommodation is 240€ in double or triple room, boarding and lodging included. Given the limited number of places, applications are encouraged before may 31st.

The Organizers,

Daniela Pimponi, Alberto Giacomello, Simone Meloni, Carlo Massimo Casciola