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SUMMARY:The 22nd International Conference on the Physics of Highly Charged
  Ions (HCI2026)
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CONTACT:hci2026@impcas.ac.cn
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Xinwen Ma (nstitute of Modern Physics\, Chinese Acad
 emy of Sciences)\n\n\n Announcement:\nInformation on airport‑pickup shu
 ttle bus service has been updated on the Conference Venue / Transportation
  page. Please check for the latest details.\n\nThe 22nd International Conf
 erence on the Physics of Highly Charged Ions (HCI2026) will be held from S
 eptember 7 to 11\, 2026\, in Huizhou\, China. As a prominent event in the 
 international HCI conference series\, HCI2026 will offer a global forum fo
 r researchers to share and discuss the latest breakthroughs in the field o
 f highly charged ions. Since its inception in 1982\, the biennial HCI conf
 erence series has continuously evolved\, attracting scientists from divers
 e disciplines around the world.\nIn recent years\, the field of highly cha
 rged ions has seen remarkable progress\, driven by substantial experimenta
 l innovations and significant theoretical developments. HCI2026 aims to br
 ing together experimentalists and theorists to explore a broad spectrum of
  topics\, including:\n²  Fundamental Aspects\, Structure\, and Spectrosc
 opy\n²  Collisions with Electrons\, Ions\, Atoms\, and Molecules\n²  I
 nteraction with Clusters\, Surfaces\, and Solids\n²  Interactions with P
 hotons and Plasmas\n²  Strong Field and Ultrafast Processes\n²  Produc
 tion\, Experimental Developments\, and Applications\nThe conference will f
 eature a single-session format\, ensuring that every participant has the o
 pportunity to engage in all discussions. Additionally\, ample space will b
 e provided for poster presentations\, allowing researchers to present thei
 r findings.\nHighly charged ions represent a cornerstone of modern atomic 
 and plasma physics research\, with broad implications across multiple scie
 ntific disciplines. Their unique properties make them an ideal testbed for
  advanced quantum electrodynamics (QED) calculations. They also hold promi
 se for applications such as next generation atomic clocks\, searches for v
 ariations in fundamental constants\, and exploration of physics beyond the
  Standard Model. Moreover\, HCIs are ubiquitous in high-temperature plasma
 s\, ranging from stellar objects and black hole accretion disks to laborat
 ory fusion devices and semiconductor processing plasmas. The diagnosis of 
 such extreme environments demands a deep understanding of the structural\,
  collisional\, and radiative properties of HCIs—knowledge that is often 
 still insufficient.\nA central theme of HCI physics is the generation of f
 undamental atomic data—spanning both structural and collisional properti
 es—underscoring the interplay between theory and experiment. Theoretical
  domain includes many-body effects in QED calculations and the accurate mo
 deling of energy transfer in strongly radiating plasmas dominated by HCIs.
  Experimental advancements rely on advanced facilities and innovative inst
 rumentation for HCI production—Such as accelerators\, electron-cyclotron
  resonance sources\, electron-beam-ion-sources/traps\, and free-electron l
 asers—as well as the development of methods to probe HCI behavior in com
 plex environments like clusters and surfaces.\nWe eagerly anticipate welco
 ming colleagues from around the world to HCI 2026. Together\, we will enga
 ge in stimulating discussions\, share new insights\, and advance the under
 standing of highly charged ions in this rapidly evolving field.\n\nhttps:/
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