The Latin American School of Physics "Marcos Moshinsky" (ELAF, for its acronym in Spanish) was created by three of the most significant physicists in Latin America: Juan José Giambiagi from Argentina, José Leite Lopes from Brazil and Marcos Moshinsky from Mexico. After its inauguration in 1959 in Mexico City, ELAF moved to Rio de Janeiro in 1960, next to Buenos Aires in 1961, and again to Mexico City in 1962. Since then, this school has taken place every third year in Mexico, becoming one of the most traditional schools of physics in the region. ELAF has counted with the participation of prominent scientists from all over the world presenting in courses and seminars the most recent developments in modern physics, inspiring hundreds of students and young scientists from all over Latin America.

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In its current edition, ELAF will be devoted to the topic of  Quantum Correlations, a central concept in contemporary physics and whose investigation has allowed a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of quantum mechanics. ELAF will focus on both recent experimental research and theoretical developments to properly characterize and control quantum correlations in a wide range of physical systems such as quantum optical systems, isolated ultracold ions and degenerate quantum gases, among others.

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We are convinced that ELAF 2017 will be an excellent opportunity for our students and young researchers to interact with leading scientists as well as to learn and delve into current fascinating lines of research.