The project will be carried out at the premises of the Physics Department of the University of Rome La Sapienza. The department is composed by about 120 faculty members, covering the major aspects of modern physics, both fundamental and applied. The well-recognized Ph.D. school Vito Volterra, hosted by the department, offers courses on the most advanced aspects of condensed matter physics. Condensed matter and statistical mechanics have a long tradition
of excellence in the Department. All guests of the Department (including the hired ESRs) will have access to the department facilities, including e-mail accounts, access to the library, open access to electronic journals and, naturally, appropriate office and laboratory space. The Department also provides support for hosting computer and experimental resources.