# European Physical Society

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## Posts

- [2025 HEPP Division Prizes: Call for nominations](https://eps.org/2025-hepp-division-prizes-call-for-nominations/): The High Energy and Particle Physics Division of the EPS is proud to announce the 2025 EPS HEPP prizes. Awards will be presented at the EPS Conference on High Energy Physics taking place in Marseille, France, from 7th-11th July 2025.The call for the 2025 HEPP Prizes is now open. Please submit a nomination here. The deadline for nominations is 15th January 2025.
- [News from EDP Sciences](https://eps.org/news-from-edp-sciences/): As we reach the final weeks of 2024 we are reflecting on another busy year and have several updates to share with you. Read on to find out what we’ve been up to…. Discover the latest news from EDP Sciences, an Associate Member of the European Physical Society. EDP Sciences physics archives demonstrate enduring influence As the year rapidly draws to a close and planning for next year’s resources begins, we are delighted to be answering queries about our multiple physics archive collections including Annales de Physique archives (1914 to 2009), The European Physical Journal – Applied Physics (EPJAP) archives (1998
- [EPS Divisions and Groups prize calls](https://eps.org/eps-divisions-and-groups-prize-calls/): Please visit the EPS Divisions and Groups websites to see the latest calls for prizes.  Divisions Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Division Condensed Matter DivisionPhysics Education Division Environmental Physics DivisionGravitational Physics DivisionHigh Energy & Particle Physics DivisionNuclear Physics DivisionDivision of Physics in Life SciencesPlasma Physics Division Quantum Electronics & Optics DivisionEuropean Solar Physics DivisionStatistical & Nonlinear Physics Division Groups Accelerator Group Computational Physics GroupEnergy GroupHistory of Physics GroupPhysics for Development GroupTechnology and Innovation Group
- [An interview with Sébastien Mouchet: Science & research have much to gain from being more inclusive](https://eps.org/inspiring-physicists-science-and-research-have-much-to-gain-from-being-more-inclusive-and-diverse/): Author: Gina Gunaratnam In 2024, the EPS release a calendar of “Inspiring Physicists”. Read the interview of Sébastien Mouchet, researcher & honorary senior lecturer at the University of Mons, Belgium and the University of Exeter, UK. He wrote the editorial of the calendar, together with Lorena Ballesteros Ferraz and Riccardo Molo.   As a master’s student at the University of Namur, Belgium, I attended the annual meeting of the Belgium Physical Society (BPS) organised in Namur in May 2011. BPS is member society of the European Physical Society. I became a member of the BPS and started receiving the Europhysics
- [Particle physicists chart a course to the future](https://eps.org/particle-physicists-chart-a-course-to-the-future/): The aim of the third update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics is to develop a visionary and concrete plan that greatly advances human knowledge in fundamental physics through the realisation of the next flagship project at CERN.
- [Students from Estonia, Japan and the USA win the 11th edition of Beamline for Schools](https://eps.org/students-from-estonia-japan-and-the-usa-win-the-11th-edition-of-beamline-for-schools/): Winners of the 2024 CERN Beamline for Schools competition: “Mavericks” from Estonia (top right), “SPEEDers” from the USA (bottom right) and “Sakura Particles” from Japan (left) (Images: Mavericks, SPEEDers, Sakura Particles)Geneva and Hamburg, 25 June 2024.  Beamline for Schools (BL4S) is a physics competition run by CERN, the European laboratory for particle physics, open to secondary school pupils from all around the world. Participants are invited to prepare a proposal for a physics experiment that can be undertaken at the beamline of a particle accelerator, either at CERN or at DESY (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron in Hamburg, Germany). In 2024, three winning teams have been chosen, based on
- [Discovery Space, an EU-funded project](https://eps.org/discovery-space-eu-funded-project/): Discovery Space is an EU-funded project to develop an Exploratory Learning Environment to facilitate students’ inquiry and problem-solving through learning scenarios featuring virtual and remote labs. Students will be guided through differentiated learning pathways, customized by their input as they progress through learning scenarios covering a variety of topics. For more information on Discovery Space, please see: https://discoveryspace.eu/.
- [CERN welcomes Estonia as its 24th Member State](https://eps.org/cern-welcomes-estonia-as-its-24th-member-state/): Geneva, 30 August 2024. Today, CERN is welcoming Estonia as its 24th Member State, marking the end of the formal application process that started in 2018 and crowning a period of cooperation that stretches back three decades.
- [ESO — EHT scientists make highest-resolution observations yet from the surface of Earth](https://eps.org/eso-eht-scientists-make-highest-resolution-observations-yet-from-the-surface-of-earth/): ESO, 27th August 2024. The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration has conducted test observations, using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and other facilities, that achieved the highest resolution ever obtained from the surface of Earth [1]. They managed this feat by detecting light from distant galaxies at a frequency of around 345 GHz, equivalent to a wavelength of 0.87 mm. The Collaboration estimates that in future they will be able to make black hole images that are 50% more detailed than was possible before, bringing the region immediately outside the boundary of nearby supermassive black holes into sharper focus. They will also be able to image more black holes than they have done so far. The new detections, part of a pilot experiment, were published today in The Astronomical Journal.
- [Job announces](https://eps.org/job-announces/): Please address your requests or view job announces at: https://www.europhysicsnews.org/jobs-classified
- [A series of inspiring physicists throughout 2020](https://eps.org/a-series-of-inspiring-physicists-throughout-2020/): The European Physical Society aims at promoting physics, especially among a young audience. In 2020, the Society published a calendar called “Inspiring Physicists”. The idea of this calendar obviously came to me as a way to put forward the laureates of the EPS Emmy Noether Distinction and to provide examples of living and committed scientists. It shows the variety of research fields in physics and wishes to inspire the young generations in their choice of studies. The calendar also presents some famous female figures. Furthermore, the EPS regularly publishes interviews of inspiring young female physicists. Lucia Di Ciaccio, former chair
- [A new series of inspiring physicists throughout 2024](https://eps.org/a-new-series-of-inspiring-physicists-throughout-2024/): The 2024 EPS Calendar of Inspiring Physicists has been released. Featuring EPS Members, Laureates of EPS awards and Nobel Prize Winners this initiative aims at presenting inspiring female physicists who can act as role models for the next generation of scientists. Every month, a new physicist can be discovered in the calendar with a portrait, a short description of her field of research and a sentence to inspire and encourage young people to study physics. The project was led by Gina Gunaratnam, communication coordinator at the EPS secretariat and bought to the page by Xavier de Araujo, the EPS graphic
- [IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize,in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics 2026](https://eps.org/iupap-early-career-scientist-prizein-atomic-molecular-and-optical-physics-2026/): Nominations are sought for the Early Career Scientist Prize in Atomic, Molecular and Optical (AMO) Physics 2025, which will be awarded by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics through the Commission C15 AMO Physics (https://iupap.org/who-we-are/internal-organization/commissions/c15-atomic-molecular-and-optical-physics/) The Prize will presented during the 29th International Conference on Atomic Physics (ICAP 2026), which will take place from June 14th to 19th, 2026 in Wuhan, China. The Prize includes a certificate, a medal, a EURO 1,000 award and an invited presentation at ICAP 2026. Nominees for the 2026 award are expected to have made original and outstanding contributions to the field of AMO
- [The January issue of e-EPS is out!](https://eps.org/the-january-issue-of-e-eps-is-out/): Read the latest issue of our online newsletter here!
- [Highlights of Nanometa 2026](https://eps.org/highlights-of-nanometa-2026/): We are pleased to share highlights from the Nanometa 2026, the 10th edition of the Nanometa Topical Meeting, that took place in Seefeld, Austria, from 6th-9th January. Over four days, the meeting provided an outstanding scientific experience, featuring more than 130 accepted papers, as well as industrial and breakthrough talks that highlighted the cutting edge of the field. The program included two parallel oral sessions and a poster session, fostering stimulating discussions and valuable exchanges among attendees. We are proud to announce that the 2026 EPS-QEOD “Research into the Science of Light” Prize was awarded to: In addition, three EPS-QEOD Travel
- [EPS Statement on International Collaboration in Quantum Science and Technology](https://eps.org/eps-statement-on-international-collaboration-in-quantum-science-and-technology/): As the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology draws to a close, the European Physical Society (EPS) executive committee would like to reaffirm the opinions published in the declaration “Europe and the Future of Quantum Science” issued by the EPS and its member societies at the beginning of 2025. As an umbrella organisation of European physical societies, the EPS represents the physics community across Europe, covering the EU-27 and beyond. We would like to emphasise in the present declaration the importance of cross-border collaboration and scientific openness in the development of quantum science and technologies. The disruptive nature of
- [The European Strategy for Particle Physics reaches an important milestone](https://eps.org/the-european-strategy-for-particle-physics-reaches-an-important-milestone/): Geneva, 12 December 2025. At its 225th session, the CERN Council received the recommendations for the update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics, the aim of which is to develop a common vision for the future of the field. The recommendations will be reviewed by the Council in the coming months. A final decision is expected at a dedicated Council Session in Budapest in May 2026. Launched in March 2024, the update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics (ESPP) process is designed to develop a visionary and concrete plan that greatly advances human knowledge in fundamental physics through
- [Europhoton 2026 : Save the Date!](https://eps.org/europhoton-2026-save-the-date/): The 12th EPS-QEOD Europhoton Conference on Solid-State, Fibre, and Waveguide Coherent Light Sources will take place from 21st to 25th September 2026 in the beautiful Bay of Arcachon, in south-western France. More info here.
- [The December issue of e-EPS is out!](https://eps.org/the-december-issue-of-e-eps-is-out/): Read the latest issue of our online newsletter here!
- [ALICE solves mystery of light-nuclei survival](https://eps.org/alice-solves-mystery-of-light-nuclei-survival/): Observations of the formation of light-nuclei from high-energy collisions may help in the hunt for dark matter Particle collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) can reach temperatures over one hundred thousand times hotter than at the centre of the Sun. Yet, somehow, light atomic nuclei and their antimatter counterparts emerge from this scorching environment unscathed, even though the bonds holding the nuclei together would normally be expected to break at a much lower temperature. Physicists have puzzled for decades over how this is possible, but now the ALICE collaboration has provided experimental evidence of how it happens, with its results published today in Nature. Researchers at ALICE
- [Season's Greetings](https://eps.org/seasons-greetings/): The European Physical Society wishes you a wonderful holiday season! Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year.The EPS headquarters in Mulhouse, France, will be closed between 24th December 2025 and 4th January 2025. Click here to contact us.
- [Ten years of Wendelstein 7-X – ten years of world-leading fusion research](https://eps.org/ten-years-of-wendelstein-7-x-ten-years-of-world-leading-fusion-research/): On 10 December 2015, the nuclear fusion facility at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) in Greifswald generated its first plasma. Since then, the world’s most powerful stellarator-type experiment has broken several records – and now forms the basis for power plant plans by several start-up companies.  Numerous international media representatives gathered in the control room at noon on 10 December 2015 to witness the launch of Wendelstein 7-X. In addition, several international fusion laboratories were connected live via video stream when the Wendelstein 7-X operating team fed one milligram of helium gas into the pumped-out plasma vessel
- [ISE and EPSO: Shared vision, unified voice: universities and research institutes in Europe propose joint Framework Programme 10 (FP10) amendments](https://eps.org/ise-and-epso-shared-vision-unified-voice-universities-and-research-institutes-in-europe-propose-joint-framework-programme-10-fp10-amendments/): 1 December 2025 – ISE-EPSO press release Today, organisations representing Europe’s research and innovation community present a coordinated set of amendments to the European Commission’s proposals for the 10th EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10). We are united by a simple, urgent call: enable Europe to move at the speed and scale that the moment demands. The decisions taken in the coming period must show that Europe is markedly stepping up its capacity to lead in cutting-edge research and innovation, in order to accelerate advanced technological and societal development underpinned by the latest scientific breakthroughs. To this end,
- [The November issue of e-EPS is out!](https://eps.org/the-november-issue-of-e-eps-is-out/): Read the November 2025 issue of e-EPS here. e-EPS is the Society’s monthly newsletter.
- [Energy: A Foundation for Prosperity and Stability](https://eps.org/energy-a-foundation-for-prosperity-and-stability/): Energy plays a crucial role in economic development and stability. The establishment of the European Coal & Steel Community in 1951 and Euratom in 1957 reflected the recognition of energy’s importance in shaping Europe’s future. European Union (EU) energy policy decisions are driven by a combination of technical, economic, environmental, political, legal and societal factors. Currently, fossil fuels supply approximately 80% of the world’s primary energy, a figure that has remained stable over the past 30 years [1]. Given the finite nature of these resources and the impact of fossil fuels on the global environment, transitioning to alternative solutions is
- [News from EDP Sciences](https://eps.org/news-from-edp-sciences-nov25/): Author: Amy Walter From OA to AI, the academic world continues to evolve at a pace. At EDP Sciences, we’ve been working, as always, to keep equity and academic rigour at the heart of every advancement. Discover the latest news from EDP Sciences, an  Associate Member of the European Physical Society. Research Highlights EPJ Web of Conferences Highlight – XLVI Symposium on Nuclear Physics 2025 The XLVI Symposium on Nuclear Physics (SNP) took place in Cocoyoc, Mexico from January 6-9, 2025 with an attendance of about 90 participants from 15 different countries. The SNP meeting has been organized every year
- [Declaration for the Future](https://eps.org/declaration-for-the-future/): On 14th November, the German Physical Society (DPG) and the Physical Society of Japan (JPS) signed a common “Declaration for the Future” warning on any use of nuclear weapons. In their “Declaration for the Future”, the JPS and the DPG warn that any use of nuclear weapons would have extremely serious consequences. Furthermore, they argue that nuclear armament already entails considerable risks. The societies advocate using scientific knowledge for peaceful purposes and for shaping a future worth living. In this context, they acknowledge the special responsibility of physicists.On the one hand, their research has enabled the development of nuclear weapons,
- [The EPS SNPD Prizes 2025 are announced!](https://eps.org/eps-snpd-prizes-2025-are-announced/): The Statistical and Nonlinear Physics Division (SNPD) of the European Physical Society (EPS) is happy to announce the winners of the EPS SNPD Prizes 2025. EPS – SNPD Prizes Professor Alessandro Vespignani – Northeastern University – USA for his seminal contributions to the statistical physics of complex networks, bridging theoretical models with real-world systems, and for unveiling the universal principles governing epidemic spreading and information diffusion. Professor Thomas Witten – University of Chicago – USA for his seminal contributions to the statistical physics of aggregation, soft matter, and complex fluids, and for unveiling principles in the dynamics of polymers, interfaces,
- [Heinrich Hertz Lecture Hall at KIT named as an EPS Historic Site](https://eps.org/heinrich-hertz-lecture-hall-at-kit-named-as-an-eps-historic-site/): Authors: Guido Drexlin and Thomas Muller On October 30 2025, the European Physical Society (EPS) conferred the award `EPS Historic Site´ on the Heinrich Hertz Lecture Hall at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in recognition of the series of ingenious experiments carried out at this site in 1886 by Heinrich Hertz. This newest EPS Historic Site, still being in regular use today for lectures at KIT, formed the ideal surroundings for a highly instructive view on the foundational research by Hertz. It also allowed putting the excellence of the physical sciences in Karlsruhe on a map in Europe and
- [LHC Collaborations at CERN Win the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics](https://eps.org/lhc-collaborations-at-cern-win-the-2025-breakthrough-prize-in-fundamental-physics/): Author: Anna Di Ciaccio The four major international collaborations at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider — ATLAS, CMS, ALICE and LHCb — have been jointly awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to advancing our understanding of the fundamental laws of nature. The prize honours the achievements of thousands of scientists, engineers and technicians from more than 70 countries, whose collective work during the LHC’s second data-taking run has delivered groundbreaking results in particle physics. Their research has deepened knowledge of the Higgs boson, explored the quark–gluon plasma, and revealed new insights into matter–antimatter asymmetries and the structure of hadrons. The ATLAS and CMS collaborations were
- [EPS Young Minds: Speed Date With Research 7.0](https://eps.org/eps-young-minds-speed-date-with-research-7-0/): Author: Francesco Di Pasquale – Milan PYMP On September 27th, the Politecnico di Milano hosted the seventh edition of Speed Date with Research, a workshop that aims to connect students with the research environment. In its seventh edition, the workshop gave students a chance to learn about numerous research opportunities and hear about potential thesis projects. Speed Date with Research is a yearly event of the Student Chapter of Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with the Physics Department. The event is designed to give students a better idea of the research being conducted in the department and the kind of
- [Physics is driving Europe's economy](https://eps.org/physics-is-driving-europes-economy/): The European Physical Society released a new Cebr report about “The Importance of Physics for the Economies of Europe” Brussels, 4th November 2025 The European Physical Society (EPS) and the Centre for Economic and Business Research (Cebr) have released the third edition of the report “The Importance of Physics to the Economies of Europe”. An update to the previous version released in 2019, this report covers the years 2016-2022 and details the impact of physics-based businesses on the economy of the EU member states, three EFTA countries and the UK. The report demonstrates that physics is not only a scientific
- [The October issue of e-EPS is out!](https://eps.org/the-october-issue-of-e-eps-is-out/): Read the October 2025 issue of e-EPS here. e-EPS is the Society’s monthly newsletter.
- [Ireland becomes an Associate Member State of CERN](https://eps.org/ireland-becomes-an-associate-member-state-of-cern/): CERN welcomes Ireland as an Associate Member State Ireland has officially become an Associate Member State of CERN, following confirmation that it has taken all the necessary steps to ratify the Associate Membership Agreement and accede to the protocol on CERN’s privileges and immunities. The starting date of Ireland’s status as an Associate Member State is 22 October 2025.  The ratification of the agreement, which was signed in May 2025 by the CERN Director-General, Fabiola Gianotti, and James Lawless, Ireland’s Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, marks the beginning of a new chapter in CERN’s relations with Ireland and opens up new opportunities. CERN’s collaboration with institutes from Ireland
- [“Rival” neutrino experiments NOvA and T2K publish first joint analysis](https://eps.org/rival-neutrino-experiments-nova-and-t2k-publish-first-joint-analysis/): The combined results add to physicists’ understanding and they validate the impressive collaborative effort between two competing – yet complementary – experiments PRESS RELEASE OF THE T2K AND NOvA COLLABORATIONS When the universe began, physicists expect there should have been equal amounts of matter and antimatter. But if that were so, the matter and antimatter should have perfectly canceled each other out, resulting in total annihilation. And yet, here we are. Somehow, matter won out over antimatter — but we still don’t know how or why. Physicists suspect the answer may lie in the mysterious behavior of abundant yet elusive
- [Call for Papers for Nanometa 2026: Deadline extended](https://eps.org/call-for-papers-for-nanometa-2026-deadline-extended/): Nanometa 2026: You can still submit your paper! The deadline is extended to 27th October.Visit the website of the conference to submit: https://www.nanometa.org/
- [News from EPL](https://eps.org/news-from-epl/): Author: Vijala Kiruvanayagam In August, PhysicsWorld published a podcast based on an article published in EPL ‘Unveiling complexity: Statistical physics approaches to ecological communities’, Ada Altieri and Silvia De Monte. Link to the podcast: https://physicsworld.com/a/from-rabbits-and-foxes-to-the-human-gut-microbiome-physics-is-helping-us-understand-the-natural-world This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast is a conversation with two physicists, Ada Altieri and Silvia De Monte, who are using their expertise in statistical physics to understand the behaviour of ecological communities. This discussion is based on a Perspective article that Altieri (an associate professor at the Laboratory for Matter and Complex Systems at the Université Paris Cité, France) and De Monte (a senior research scientist at the Institute of Biology in
- [Macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit](https://eps.org/macroscopic-quantum-mechanical-tunnelling-and-energy-quantisation-in-an-electric-circuit/): Interview with Ulrich Eckern on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for Clarke, Devoret and Martinis Author: Erich Runge My accompanying opinion piece as Chair of the Condensed Matter Division emphasizes that this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics is not an early tribute to the quantum computer, but rather honours a spectacular manifestation of macroscopic quantum mechanics. I consulted an expert on this topic: Ulrich Eckern, Professor Emeritus at the University of Augsburg, Germany, has been working on various aspects of theoretical solid-state physics and mesoscopic physics for many years, including the theory of superconductivity and superfluid 3He, Josephson junctions and
- [The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics and the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology](https://eps.org/the-2025-nobel-prize-in-physics-and-the-international-year-of-quantum-science-and-technology/): Author: Erich Runge When the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis ‘for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit’ my first three thoughts were (i) ‘Oh, a Nobel Prize for quantum computing and the superconducting transmon’, (ii) ‘How fitting for the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’, and (iii) ‘Another two Europeans doing wonderful work in the US.’ Addressing thought (ii) is easy: Yes, it fits perfectly. If the 2022 Nobel Prize celebrated the so called ‘Second Quantum Revolution,’ superconductivity-based circuit
- [The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025](https://eps.org/the-nobel-prize-in-physics-2025/): 7 October 2025 – The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 to “for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit” Read the press release of The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences here.
- [The latest issue of e-EPS is out!](https://eps.org/the-latest-issue-of-e-eps-is-out-4/): Read the September 2025 issue of e-EPS here. e-EPS is the Society’s monthly newsletter.
- [Shape-shifting collisions probe secrets of early Universe](https://eps.org/shape-shifti-ng-collisions-probe-secrets-of-early-universe/): The first high-energy collisions between light nuclei at the Large Hadron Collider confirm the unusual “bowling-pin” shape of neon nuclei and offer up a new tool to study the extreme state of matter produced in the aftermath of the Big Bang  CERN, Geneva, 18th September 2025. This summer, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) took a breath of fresh air. Normally filled with beams of protons, the 27-km ring was reconfigured to enable its first oxygen–oxygen and neon–neon collisions. First results from the new data, recorded over a period of six days by the ALICE, ATLAS, CMS and LHCb experiments, were presented during the Initial Stages conference held in Taipei, Taiwan, on 7–12 September.
- [EPS Lisbon Young Minds at the Técnico Open Day 2025](https://eps.org/eps-lisbon-young-minds-at-the-tecnico-open-day-2025/): Author: Duarte Esteves, EPS Young Minds Lisbon On 5th April 2025, Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon) fulfilled its usual tradition and opened its doors to the general public. With the goal of promoting science and engineering, over 100 free activities were offered to about 3000 visitors of all ages, including lab visits and a science fair.  The EPS Lisbon Young Minds section has been regularly participating in this event since 2022 in a partnership with the host research centre INESC MN and with the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Engineering. In 2025, the EPS Lisbon Young Minds prepared an
- [Interview with José María de Teresa: Physics is a key discipline for improving our understanding of nature](https://eps.org/interview-with-jose-maria-de-teresa-physics-is-a-key-discipline-for-improving-our-understanding-of-nature/): Since May 2025, José María de Teresa is the new President-Elect of the European Physical Society. Gina Gunaratnam, EPS communications coordinator, interviewed Prof. de Teresa. How did you get to know the European Physical Society? During my PhD, I learned that one of my supervisors was a member of the Board of the Condensed Matter Division (CMD) of the European Physical Society (EPS), but I was relatively unfamiliar with EPS. However, in 2000, during my postdoc, I had the opportunity to give an invited talk at the CMD conference held in Montreux, Switzerland. I thoroughly enjoyed the conference and was
- [The 12th BPU Congress in Bucharest, July 2025](https://eps.org/the-12th-bpu-congress-in-bucharest-july-2025/): Author: Radu Constantinescu The Balkan Physical Union (BPU) is the Union of the National Physical Societies from the following 10 countries, all of which are also EPS members: Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Turkey, https://balkanphysicalunion.info/. Founded in 1985, the Union celebrated its 40th anniversary organizing this year in Bucharest, from July 8 to July 12, its 12th General Congress. The activities were hosted by the National University for Science and Technology “Politehnica” Bucharest and by the Faculty of Physics from the University of Bucharest.  The participants had also the opportunity to visit “Extreme Light
- [Report on the EPS TIG event “Frontiers of Quantum Technologies”](https://eps.org/report-on-the-eps-tig-event-frontiers-of-quantum-technologies/): Author: Stefan Kubsky Report on the satellite-event organised by the EPS Technology and Innovation Group (EPS TIG) during the Balkan Physical Unions’ Congress BPU-12, held in Bucharest from 9th to 10th July 2025. At the BPU-12 congress, the EPS’ TIG group organised and performed its 5th hands-on event: “Frontiers of Quantum Technologies”. Two industrial partners could be won and were active: KwanTek from France and SaxonQ from Germany. Some 30 students -mostly from the Balkan region- gathered the event, which started by a vivid presentation on career options for students, both in academia and industry, given by Petra Rudolf from
- [WE Heraeus School on "Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technologies"](https://eps.org/we-heraeus-school-on-frontiers-in-quantum-science-and-technologies/): Author: Gertrud Zwicknagl The first BPU – WE Heraeus School on “Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technologies” https://bpu12.ucv.ro/frontiers-in-quantum-science-and-technology/ took place at the National University for Science and Technology “Politehnica” in Bucharest from 4th to 8th July 2025 under the sponsorship by the WE Heraeus Foundation, the University of Craiova, the European Integration Committee of the European Physical Society (EPS-EIC) and the Romanian Physical Society. It was organized as a satellite event of the Congress of the Balkan Physical Union (BPU)  (https://bpu12.ucv.ro/). The participants were offered the possibility to combine the school with the hands-on session “Frontier of Quantum Technologies”, another
- [2025 EPS Emmy Noether Distinction: Call for nominations](https://eps.org/2025-eps-emmy-noether-distinction-call-for-nominations/): Emmy Noether, with her fundamental and revolutionary work in the abstract algebra and on conservation laws in theoretical physics, is an exceptional historical figure for all generations – past, present and future – of physicists. The laureates of the Emmy Noether Distinction are chosen for their capacity to inspire the next generation of scientists, and especially encourage women to pursue a career in physics. Attribution criteria therefore focus on the candidate’s:  • research achievements• endeavours to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women in physics• coordination of projects and management activity• service to the scientific community and research administration Nominators are encouraged
- [Herwig Schopper 1924 – 2025](https://eps.org/herwig-schopper-1924-2025-2/): Herwig Schopper, EPS President from 1995 to 1997, passed away at the age of 101 Authors: James Gillies, Rolf Heuer, and Rüdiger Voss (CERN) Herwig Schopper passed away on 19 August at the age of 101. A brilliant scientist, manager and diplomat, he will be remembered by most for his leadership of DESY and CERN. However, in a career spanning almost 80 years, he made a lasting impact on global science that reaches far beyond particle physics in Europe. Born on February 28, 1924, in Landskron (today Lanškroun) in a German-speaking part of Czechoslovakia, Herwig enjoyed a protected childhood. He
- [CERN: Towards new physics with bent crystals](https://eps.org/cern-towards-new-physics-with-bent-crystals/): Double crystal channelling was observed for the first time at the LHC, a milestone for future short-lived particle research Geneva, 29th August, 2025, by Insa Meinke, CERN Might two bent crystals pave the way to finding new physics? The Standard Model of particle physics describes our world at its smallest scales exceptionally well. However, it leaves some important questions unanswered, such as the imbalance between matter and antimatter, the existence of dark matter and other mysteries. One method to find “new physics” beyond the Standard Model is to measure the properties of different particles as precisely as possible and then
- [Physics back at the centre of public debate: 49th Congress of Polish Physicists comes to Katowice](https://eps.org/physics-back-at-the-centre-of-public-debate-49th-congress-of-polish-physicists-comes-to-katowice/): Katowice, Poland — 2nd September 2025. The 49th Congress of Polish Physicists will convene in Katowice on 6th–11th September 2025, bringing together researchers, educators and innovators to discuss frontier science and the role of physics in Europe’s most pressing societal challenges—from energy transition and climate to healthcare, cybersecurity and trustworthy AI. Hosted by the Polish Physical Society (PTF) and the University of Silesia in Katowice, the Congress combines a rich scientific programme with public-facing events designed to rebuild trust in science and strengthen evidence-based policymaking.  “Physics isn’t an island. It’s a tool to describe the world. As the world changes,
- [Call For Nominations for the Kavli Prize](https://eps.org/call-for-nominations-for-the-kavli-prize/): The call for nominations for the 2026 Kavli Prize is open. Every other year, The Kavli Prize invites the community to nominate scientists whose basic research has fundamentally transformed the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience – the big, the small, and the complex. The prize consists of $1 million awards in each of the three fields and is awarded directly to the Laureate(s). Read the details about the call on the website of the Kavli Prize.
- [The winner of the 2025 EPS AMOPD Young Scientist Prize is announced!](https://eps.org/the-winner-of-the-2025-eps-amopd-young-scientist-prize-are-announced/): The Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Division (AMOPD) of the European Physical Society (EPS) is happy to announce that the 2025 EPS AMOD Young Scientist Prize goes to: Elisabeth Gruber, University of Innsbruck, Austria “for her invention of techniques to form ions of arbitrary complexity and different charge states at sub-Kelvin temperatures.” The prize, created in 2016 and updated in 2019, is awarded by nomination triennially during ECAMP, the European Conference on Atoms Molecules and Photons, which was held in Innsbruck, Austria, this year.
- [The latest issue of e-EPS is out!](https://eps.org/the-latest-issue-of-e-eps-is-out-3/): Read the August 2025 issue of e-EPS here. e-EPS is the Society’s monthly newsletter.
- [Herwig Schopper (1924 – 2025)](https://eps.org/herwig-schopper-1924-2025/): CERN, 21st August 2025 Herwig Schopper, Director-General of CERN from 1981 to 1988, passed away on 19 August at the age of 101. An eminent physicist and a visionary diplomat, he played a key role in shaping fundamental physics in Europe and in making CERN the prestigious laboratory we know today. After obtaining a doctorate in optics at the University of Hamburg in 1951, Herwig Schopper turned first to nuclear physics and then to particle physics, working in several European laboratories, including on the weak interaction at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, under Lise Meitner. After becoming
- [Alessandro Volta Prize: Call for nominations](https://eps.org/alessandro-volta-prize-call-for-nominations/): Nominations are now open for the Alessandro Volta Prize, a European Physical Society [EPS] prize. The award, intended to promote excellence in research, will be given in recognition of outstanding research and achievements in physics. The Alessandro Volta Prize is given to individuals or groups of up to three people. The award includes a diploma, a medal, and €10,000 in prize money. The prize was established in 2025 by Acinque S.p.A. and the EPS. An award ceremony will be organised in Como (IT). The event will be complemented by an international symposium highlighting the laureates’ research, supported by Acinque. The
- [EPS Policy Officer](https://eps.org/eps-policy-officer/): The EPS is Looking for Freelance Support for Policy Initiatives The European Physical Society wishes to engage a Policy Officer to support the EPS in its interactions with Policy Makers in the EU. The EPS requires expert support to aid the development and dissemination of EPS policy, facilitate the interaction between the EPS executive and EU institutions and play a leading role in organising events with the support of EPS colleagues. The EPS would like to engage an experienced consultant on a freelance basis with up to 10 working days per month dependant on the parliamentary calendar. Context of the
- [An exceptional edition of the EPS-HEP conference brings the particle physics community together in Marseille](https://eps.org/an-exceptional-edition-of-the-eps-hep-conference-brings-the-particle-physics-community-together-in-marseille/): Author: Thomas Strebler From 7 to 11 July 2025, the European Physical Society Conference on High Energy Physics (EPS-HEP 2025) gathered 800 physicists from around the world at the Palais du Pharo in Marseille, France. Organised by six French CNRS laboratories, this flagship conference of the EPS High Energy and Particle Physics Division once again confirmed its role as a central event for the international particle physics community. Over the course of five days, participants presented and discussed the most recent theoretical developments and experimental results across all areas of particle physics, from LHC physics and neutrinos to astroparticles and
- [The 2025 ESPD Prizes are announced!](https://eps.org/the-2025-espd-prizes-are-announced/): The European Solar Physics Division is happy to announce the winners of the 2025 ESPD Prizes.  The ESPD Patricia Edwin Thesis Prize is awarded to Dr. Ayu Ramada Sukarmadji for her outstanding PhD research on solar nanojets. Through an innovative combination of multi-wavelength observations, MHD simulations, and machine learning, she demonstrated that nanoflares are a common phenomenon in the solar corona, driven by small-angle magnetic reconnection, offering valuable insights into coronal heating processes. This award includes a financial prize of €200. The ESPD Giancarlo Noci Early Career Prize is awarded to Dr. Valeriia Liakh for her outstanding early-career contributions to the modelling
- [IDL with QWAVE: From Photons to the Stars](https://eps.org/idl-with-qwave-from-photons-to-the-stars/): Author: Tsovinar Karapetyan On May 17, 2025, the Radiant Minds Student Chapter at the Russian-Armenian University successfully hosted “IDL with QWAVE: From Photons to the Stars,” a full-day event organized as part of QWAVE to celebrate the International Day of Light and the Quantum Year 2025. The event aimed to raise awareness about the significance of light and quantum technologies in science by engaging diverse audiences through accessible science talks, hands-on experiments, and expert lectures. Beyond its educational scope, it also spotlighted the mission and efforts of the EPS Young Minds Program and the Radiant Minds Student Chapter, introduced during
- [Villa Mondragone Enters the History of European Physics](https://eps.org/villa-mondragone-enters-the-history-of-european-physics/): Author: Anna Di Ciaccio On 9th June 2025, the European Physical Society (EPS) designated Villa Mondragone an “EPS Historic Site” in recognition of its significant role in scientific history. During the official ceremony, a commemorative plaque was unveiled by the Rector of the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Prof. Nathan Levialdi Ghiron, and the EPS President, Prof. Mairi Sakellariadou. Located in the Alban Hills and built in 1574 as a papal summer residence, the villa has been a site of major scientific milestones: Pope Gregory XIII signed the bull introducing the Gregorian calendar there in 1582; in 1611, Galileo used
- [Young Scientist Research Journal](https://eps.org/young-scientist-research-journal/): The Young Scientist Journal publishes research papers on various events involving both high schools and undergraduate students from Iran and other countries. This publication aims at encouraging students to read about science. The complete list of volumes can be found on the website of AYIMI, the Ariaian Young Innovative Minds Institute. Volume 9, Journal No 1 2025 Edible films and coatings are used to prevent food spoilage, extend shelf life and provide environmentally friendly packaging. Olive leaf (Olea europaea) is a byproduct rich in bioactive policy and high economic value, but it generally remains as agricultural waste in Turkey. Supercritical systems
- [Venice event brings future of particle physics into focus](https://eps.org/venice-event-brings-future-of-particle-physics-into-focus/): Discussions in June 2025 at the Open Symposium of the European Strategy for Particle Physics demonstrate strong progress towards ensuring that CERN remains a world leader in collider physics and technology Venice, Italy, 27th June 2025. This week, more than 600 scientists met in Venice, Italy, to debate the future direction of European particle physics in the global context. The Open Symposium is an important step in the ongoing update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics (ESPP), providing particle physicists in Europe and beyond with an opportunity to assess scientific priorities and technological approaches for the medium- and long-term
- [Spring into Discovery Space – Implementation Challenge ](https://eps.org/spring-into-discovery-space-implementation-challenge/): The Discovery Space consortium is looking for teachers to help pilot their online learning scenarios for a chance to win a trip to Discovery Space training events in Greece, France, or at your school! Eligibility All teachers, of all ages/subjects, may attend webinars and implement scenarios, however only teachers from Erasmus+ countries can be eligible for prizes. *  Criteria and Scoring Prizes Up to 10 teachers may be selected for each prize. Timeline Contest will be open from April 1st to May 15th, 2025. Spring into Discovery Space Certificates will be available and will list webinars attended and implementations, as applicable,
- [Discovery Space - Fall Webinar Series](https://eps.org/spring-into-discovery-space-webinar-series/): Author: Michael Gregory In September and October 2025, the European Physical Society is running a weekly webinar series on Discovery Space. The first webinars are aimed primarily at teachers who are new to Discovery Space, and will support teachers to implement Discovery Space learning scenarios in their classroom. In October, the focus will shift towards a deeper understanding of Discovery Space, how to spread its use amongst colleagues and become ambassadors for the project. Hosted by EPS project officer Michael Gregory, and joined by exciting guest hosts from across Europe, each webinar will focus on a different learning scenario or aspect
- [A quantum leap for antimatter measurements](https://eps.org/a-quantum-leap-for-antimatter-measurements/): Demonstration of first antimatter quantum bit paves the way for substantially improved tests of nature’s fundamental symmetries Geneva, 23th July 2025. In a breakthrough for antimatter research, the BASE collaboration at CERN has kept an antiproton – the antimatter counterpart of a proton – oscillating smoothly between two different quantum states for almost a minute while trapped. The achievement, reported in a paper published today in the journal Nature, marks the first demonstration of an antimatter quantum bit, or qubit,­ and paves the way for substantially improved comparisons between the behaviour of matter and antimatter. Particles such as the antiproton, which has the same mass but opposite electrical charge
- [UPSaclay-STAR-φ Postdoctoral Programme – Call opened until 31 July !](https://eps.org/upsaclay-star-%cf%86-postdoctoral-programme-call-opened-until-31-july/): The Graduate School of Physics at Université Paris-Saclay is launching a new postdoctoral fellowship programme: UPSaclay-STAR-φ, supported by the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND programme, 2024 call. The programme will recruit up to 41 international postdoctoral researchers over two calls, for 24-month research projects in one of the 40 laboratories of the Graduate School, at the SOLEIL synchrotron, or at the French National Metrology Lab (LNE). Application deadline: July 31st, 2025Expected start of fellowships: Early 2026 (flexible up to October 2026) Applicants will propose their own research project aligned with the School’s wide-ranging fields—from fundamental to applied physics. Learn more and
- [The latest issue of e-EPS is out!](https://eps.org/the-latest-issue-of-e-eps-is-out-2/): Read the June 2025 issue of e-EPS here. e-EPS is the Society’s monthly newsletter.
- [Prestigious ERC grant for Professor Marco Durante](https://eps.org/prestigious-erc-grant-for-professor-marco-durante/): EU once again provides millions in funding for GSI research on tumor therapy – Investigating the FLASH effect 17th June 2025 – Press release of the European Research Council Professor Marco Durante, Head of the Biophysics Department at GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung and Professor at the Department of Physics at TU Darmstadt, Institute of Condensed Matter Physics, has been granted a prestigious European Union research funding award for established scientists: The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded him the renowned Advanced Grant. The biophysicist will be able to use the millions in funding to realize an ambitious research project to
- [The EPS QEOD Prizes 2025 are announced!](https://eps.org/the-eps-qeod-prizes-2025-are-announced/): The Quantum Electronics and Optics Division (QEOD) of the European Physical Society is happy to announce its 2025 prizes. The prizes will be presented at the CLEO© Europe/EQEC conference held in Munich in June. View the complete list of winners and the citations on the website of the EPS QEOD. Cristina Benea-Chelmus wins the 2025 EPS Fresnel Prize Ileana-Cristina Benea-Chelmus, head of the Hybrid Photonics Lab in EPFL’s School of Engineering, has been selected to receive the 2025 Fresnel Prize for Applied Aspects from the European Physical Society for her contributions to terahertz and microwave photonics. Read the article on
- [The European particle physics community gears up in Venice to prepare the future of the field](https://eps.org/the-european-particle-physics-community-gears-up-in-venice-to-prepare-the-future-of-the-field/): Geneva, 16 June 2025. Scientists from all around the world will gather in Venice Lido, Italy, from 23 to 27 June to discuss the future direction of the particle physics field in the coming years, and to define the scientific goals to be achieved.  The update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics (ESPP) is an open, inclusive and evidence-driven process that takes place every 5 to 7 years and takes into account the worldwide particle physics landscape and developments in related fields. Launched in March 2024, the 2026 ESPP update “aims to develop a visionary and concrete plan that greatly advances human knowledge
- [Call for Early Career Editors at EPJ Techniques & Instrumentation](https://eps.org/call-for-early-career-editors-at-epj-techniques-instrumentation/): Author: C. Damián Rodriguez The European Physical Journal (EPJ), the European Physical Society (EPS), and the EPS Young Minds Programme (YMs) have launched a collaborative initiative to refresh the Editorial Board of EPJ Techniques and Instrumentation (EPJ T&I). This effort opens the door for Early Career Researchers to become involved in the editorial processes of an international, peer-reviewed open access journal. Eligible candidates are either senior PhD students (in their third year or beyond) or postdoctoral scientists within six years of receiving their PhD, not holding a permanent position. EPJ T&I publishes a broad range of articles related to novel
- [Brief Note on the 5th International Conference on the History of Physics](https://eps.org/brief-note-on-the-5th-international-conference-on-the-history-of-physics/): The 5th International Conference on the History of Physics took place in Coimbra from 29 to 31 May 2025, under the sponsorship of the Institute of Physics, the History of Physics Group of the European Physical Society, Springer, and the Portuguese Physical Society—represented locally by Professor José Paixão, who enthusiastically and promptly offered his support for hosting the event at his university. The central theme of the conference was “Physics of the Early Decades of the Twentieth Century,” in alignment with the United Nations General Assembly’s designation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). This
- [Art and Science relation](https://eps.org/art-and-science-relation/): Author: Dina Izadi By combining art and science, we can create powerful learning experiences that foster curiosity, understanding, and appreciation for the world around us. In the early 1920s, Niels Bohr was struggling to reimagine the structure of matter. Previous generations of physicists had thought the inner space of an atom looked like a miniature solar system with the atomic nucleus as the sun and the whirring electrons as planets in orbit. This was the classical model. But Bohr had spent time analyzing the radiation emitted by electrons, and he realized that science needed a new metaphor. The behavior of
- [Spring into Discovery Space](https://eps.org/spring-into-discovery-space/): Author: Michael Gregory Over the past few months, the European Physical Society ran “Spring into Discovery Space” – a webinar series and contest to introduce teachers across Europe to the Discovery Space Project. Discovery Space is an EU-funded project to develop an Exploratory Learning Environment to facilitate students’ inquiry and problem-solving through learning scenarios featuring virtual and remote labs. Students are guided through differentiated learning pathways, customized by their input as they progress through learning scenarios covering a variety of topics.  For more information on Discovery Space, please see: https://discoveryspace.eu/. The EPS congratulates the two 1st Prize winners: Combined, these
- [Responsible community-led publishing at EPL](https://eps.org/responsible-community-led-publishing-at-epl/): Author: Richard Blythe EPL is a respected non-profit journal that publishes letters at the frontiers of physics. On May 22nd 2025, its editorial board convened at the headquarters of the European Physical Society (EPS) in Mulhouse, France, to share their experience of handling manuscripts and discuss the journal’s strategic direction. The meeting opened with Anne Pawsey, EPS Secretary General, explaining the society’s scientific responsibility for EPL. Uniquely it is owned by multiple national physical societies through the EPL Association. Petra Rudolf, chair of the Association, set out how the societies work together to ensure financial stabiity, independence from commercial interests,
- [Parla Potabile: Keep science within reach of people](https://eps.org/parla-potabile-keep-science-within-reach-of-people/): A report from Lorenzo Unich, PONYS (Physics and Optics Naples Young Students) As young scientists we are often challenged to destroy what our certainties and beliefs are, even if they’re very rooted. On many occasions we have to completely change the point of view on things. But during these years the PONYS association never changed views on a basic principle: the fundamental mission to share science and to make it accessible to everyone. This endeavour pushes us to improve what we have done and to continue what we see as effective. Parla Potabile – Science for Everybody is a format
- [The EPS Emmy Noether Distinction 2024 is announced!](https://eps.org/the-eps-emmy-noether-distinction-2024-is-announced/): Mulhouse, 23rd May 2025. The European Physical Society is pleased to announce that   Daniela Bortoletto studied Physics at the University of Pavia, specializing in particle physics with a thesis entitled “Study of states with hidden strangeness at the Omega’ spectrometer”. She then obtained her master’s degree at the University of Syracuse, U.S.A. and also did her PhD there, defending a thesis entitled “Exclusive and Inclusive Semileptonic decays of the B meson”. She moved on to Purdue University, first as a postdoc, and then was assistant, associate, and full professor, and finally E. M. Purcell Distinguished Professor. Twelve years ago,
- [News from the EPS Council in Copenhagen](https://eps.org/news-from-the-eps-council-in-copenhagen/): José María De Teresa is the new EPS President-Elect Prof. José María De Teresa leads the group of Nanofabrication and Advanced Microscopies (Nanomidas) at the Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA, CSIC-Universidad of Zaragoza) in Spain. He is the Coordinator of the Spanish network on Nanolithography (Nanolito) and the FIB-SEM area in the Spanish National facility for Advanced Microscopies. He was the past Chair of the Condensed Matter Division Board in the European Physical Society (EPS). His main research interests are nanofabrication with focused electron and ion beams, magnetic nanostructures, nano-superconductivity and quantum technologies. He has co-authored 240
- [Alessandro Volta Prize announcement](https://eps.org/alessandro-volta-prize-announcement/): The European Physical Society and Acinque launch the Alessandro Volta Prize to celebrate excellence in physics Copenhagen, Denmark / Como, Italy – 16th May 2025 – The European Physical Society (EPS), in collaboration with Acinque S.p.A., is pleased to announce the launch of the Alessandro Volta Prize, a new and prestigious award aimed at recognizing outstanding achievements in the field of physics. Named after Alessandro Volta, the renowned Italian physicist whose invention of the electric battery revolutionized science and technology, the prize seeks to celebrate innovation, discovery, and the significant impact of physics on society. The Alessandro Volta Prize will
- [ALICE detects the conversion of lead into gold at the LHC](https://eps.org/alice-detects-the-conversion-of-lead-into-gold-at-the-lhc/): Near-miss collisions between high-energy lead nuclei at the LHC generate intense electromagnetic fields that can knock out protons and transform lead into fleeting quantities of gold nuclei Geneva, 8th May 2025. In a paper published in Physical Review Journals, the ALICE collaboration reports measurements that quantify the transmutation of lead into gold in CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Transforming the base metal lead into the precious metal gold was a dream of medieval alchemists. This long-standing quest, known as chrysopoeia, may have been motivated by the observation that dull grey, relatively abundant lead is of a similar density to gold, which has long been coveted for its
- [Report on the 13th PYNT](https://eps.org/report-on-the-13th-pynt/): The 13th Persian Young Naturalists’ Tournament, PYNT was held on 1st-2nd May 2025 , by the Ariaian Young Innovative Minds Institute, AYIMI and the ADIB institute , (http://www.ayimi.org) among 12-16 years old students. Participants challenged with each other on problems were selected from international part, IYNT (International Young Physicists’ Tournament.) Three best teams got medals as follows:  Two students participated individually: All participants received certificates and the best performance in each team received encouragement certificate too. All the best students are selected and educated to participate in IYNT which will be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 17th-23rd August 2025.
- [Antarctica: The oldest ice on its way to Europe](https://eps.org/antarctica-the-oldest-ice-on-its-way-to-europe/): 19th March 2025 – Press release from CNR The ice cores extracted in Antarctica as part of the Beyond EPICA – Oldest Ice project, funded by the European Commission and coordinated by the Institute of Polar Sciences of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR), are currently en route to Europe aboard the research vessel Laura Bassi. These ice cores, extracted up to a depth of 2,800 meters, will be processed and analysed in the laboratories of the European research institutions involved in the project. They are expected to reveal crucial details about the Earth’s climate and atmospheric history, dating
- [Spring into Discovery Space - YouTube Channel](https://eps.org/spring-into-discovery-space-youtube-channel/):  Spring into Discovery Space – YouTube Playlist Webinar 1: Launch and Introduction to Discovery Space Webinar 3: Mission to Mars Learning Scenario Webinar 4: Zookeepers of the Galaxy Spring into Discovery Space Certificates will be available and will list webinars attended and implementations, as applicable, covering the period of the whole campaign. To request a certificate, you must complete the Entry Form, which will be shared near the end of the campaign in mid-May.
- [The latest issue of e-EPS is out!](https://eps.org/the-latest-issue-of-e-eps-is-out/): Read the May 2025 issue of e-EPS here. e-EPS is the Society’s monthly newsletter.
- [European Strategy for Particle Physics: community input received](https://eps.org/european-strategy-for-particle-physics-community-input-received/): Substantial contributions to the 2026 update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics set the stage for discussions that will define the next flagship collider at CERN Geneva, 17 April 2025. The deadline for submission of input for the 2026 update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics (ESPP) has passed, with 263 contributions received. The large number of submissions cover the full spectrum of high-energy physics and express the priorities of the community, at a level ranging from individuals to nations. The input will be digested by expert panels in preparation for a community-wide Open Symposium that will be held in Venice
- [The 2025 HEPP Division Prizes are announced!](https://eps.org/2025-hepp-division-prizes-soon-announced/): The High Energy and Particle Physics Division of the EPS is proud to announce the 2025 EPS HEPP prizes. Awards will be presented at the EPS Conference on High Energy Physics taking place from 7th to 11th July 2025 in Marseille, France. Prizes will be published on the division’s website on 28th April. View the 2025 EPS HEPP prizes here. Congratulations to the winners!
- [2025 EPS Plasma Physics Division Prizes announced](https://eps.org/2025-eps-plasma-physics-division-prizes-announced/): The Plasma Physics Division of the European Physical Society is happy to announce the 2025 EPS PPD Prizes: Visit the website of the division for all the details about the winners.
- [European labs lead the way: Europe’s fusion energy research in full swing](https://eps.org/european-labs-lead-the-way-europes-fusion-energy-research-in-full-swing/): 7th April 2025, press release EUROfusion In a virtually unprecedented alignment of efforts, Europe’s major fusion research experiments have simultaneously entered a high-intensity experiment phase, showcasing Europe’s strong collaboration and leadership in the global quest to develop fusion as a sustainable energy source. Recent milestones, including JET’s record-breaking fusion power output and WEST’s record-setting plasma duration, underscore Europe’s cutting-edge technology and scientific excellence. With vital contributions from Tokamak à Configuration Variable (TCV), ASDEX Upgrade, and Wendelstein 7-X, as well as essential technology work for ITER and the European DEMO program, EUROfusion is proud to highlight the breadth and depth of
- [The City of Göttingen is an EPS Historic Site](https://eps.org/the-city-of-gottingen-is-an-eps-historic-site/): The European Physical Society (EPS) has named the City of Göttingen an “EPS Historic Site” in recognition of its leading role in the development of quantum mechanics. Quantum mechanics and so the basis of quantum physics was founded in Göttingen in 1925. The new theory rapidly developed and, even to this day, continues to fundamentally shape our understanding of nature. The City and University soon became a leading centre of modern physics. In light of this, the UN General Assembly declared 2025 the “International Year of Quantum Science and Quantum Technology”. The official plaque showing the award will stand in
- [The LHC experiment collaborations at CERN receive Breakthrough Prize](https://eps.org/the-lhc-experiment-collaborations-at-cern-receive-breakthrough-prize/): The Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics was awarded to the ALICE, ATLAS, CMS and LHCb collaborations during a ceremony held in Los Angeles on 5th April 2025 Geneva, 7 April 2025. This weekend, the ALICE, ATLAS, CMS and LHCb collaborations at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN were honoured with the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation. The prize is awarded to the four collaborations, which unite thousands of researchers from more than 70 countries, and concerns the papers authored based on LHC Run-2 data up to July 2024. It was received by the spokespersons who led the collaborations during that time.   The prize was awarded
- [Spring into Discovery Space - Invitation](https://eps.org/spring-into-discovery-space-invitation/): The European Physical Society and its partners in the Discovery Space project are excited to invite teachers to take part in the “Spring into Discovery Space” Webinar Series and Implementation Contest! Discovery Space has created an online enhanced learning environment with learning scenarios to guide students on differentiated pathways through scientific investigations, and now we’re ready to try it out in classrooms across Europe! Scenarios cover a wide range of physics and non-physics topics, including simple pendulums, the photoelectric effect, the phases of the Moon, the seasons, artificial intelligence and more. Webinar Series: Until mid-May, EPS and guest hosts from across
- [Europe and the Future of Quantum Science](https://eps.org/europe-and-the-future-of-quantum-science/): In 2025 we celebrate 100 years since the formulation of quantum physics, a scientific milestone that has shaped the modern world. In the 21st century, quantum physics will continue to develop, bringing with it new and unexpected results. Technologies based on these discoveries lead to applications which will benefit humanity. The laws of quantum physics were first formulated in Europe in 1925 and describe the behaviour of the smallest constituents of matter, such as elementary particles, atoms and molecules. Quantum objects behave differently – and often counterintuitively – compared to the objects we encounter in our daily lives. Quantum physics
- [EPS Diversity Statement](https://eps.org/eps-diversity-statement/): Statement by the Executive Committee of the European Physical Society24th March 2025 The European Physical Society (EPS) has the mission to advocate and promote physics research and its contributions to the economic, technological, social and cultural advancement in Europe. As a federation of more than 40 National Physical Societies, the EPS engages in activities that strengthen ties among the physicists in Europe, in physics research, science policy and education. The EPS designs and implements programmes to develop the European physics community. It provides a forum to share best practices to promote physics, and thus support international collaboration and physicists worldwide.
- [EPS Statistical and Nonlinear Physics Prizes 2025: Call for nominations](https://eps.org/eps-statistical-and-nonlinear-physics-prizes-2025-call-for-nominations/): EPS Statistical and Nonlinear Physics Prize 2025 OBJECT: The EPS Statistical and Nonlinear Physics Prize recognises outstanding research contributions in the area of statistical physics, nonlinear physics, complex systems, complex networks.CANDIDATES: One or two persons that have made independent or convergent ground-breaking and agenda-setting contributions for the development of the field. Prize winners can have any nationality. NOMINATIONS: Self nominations will not be considered. The nominators must send an email attaching a letter with a brief description of the most important research contributions of the candidate and a list of up to 6 key publications (maximum 2 pages) to the Chair
- [CERN releases report on the feasibility of a possible Future Circular Collider](https://eps.org/cern-releases-report-on-the-feasibility-of-a-possible-future-circular-collider/): Image: Artistic representation of the tunnel for the FCC-hh (proton-proton collider) / PIXELRISE Released today, a report of a study investigating the project’s feasibility will serve as input for the European Strategy for Particle Physics and be assessed by the CERN Council in the coming months Geneva, 31 March 2025. After several years of intense work, CERN and international partners have completed a study to assess the feasibility of a possible Future Circular Collider (FCC). Reflecting the expertise of over a thousand physicists and engineers across the globe, the report presents an overview of the different aspects related to the potential implementation
- [EPS Executive Committee and Staff activities in 2025](https://eps.org/eps-executive-committee-and-staff-activities-in-2025/): You will find below the activities of the members of the EPS Executive Committee and of the EPS Staff. January9th January: Alessandra Fantoni had an online meeting of the EPS Nuclear Physics Division with:– elections of scientific secretary– elections of NPD chair elect– selection of the 2024 Lise Meitner winnersIn January, Karin Zach organised and participated in a meeting between the EPS and DPG presidents with the presidents or representatives of 14 EPS member societies, which took place on the occasion of the opening of the German activities for the International Quantum Year in Berlin. February11th February: Anna Di Ciaccio,
- [Call for bids European Nuclear Physics Conference 2027 (EuNPC 2027)](https://eps.org/call-for-bids-european-nuclear-physics-conference-2027-eunpc-2027/): Call for bids to host the European Nuclear Physics Conference in 2027 (EuNPC 2027) The board of the Nuclear Physics Division (NPD) of the European Physical Society (EPS) is seeking candidates to host the 2027 edition of the European Nuclear Conference (EuNPC 2027). Every three years the European Nuclear Physics Conference brings together researchers with the aim to review and discuss the status and prospects in the field of nuclear physics and its applications. The conference will be a showcase for forefront theoretical and experimental developments, where the interplay between outstanding research and innovative concepts in the field will be
- [News from the Ariaian Young Innovative Minds Institute](https://eps.org/news-from-the-ariaian-young-innovative-minds-institute/): Art an Amazing Fact in Science Integrating art and imaginative methods into science education can enhance conceptual understanding in a variety of ways. Creative activities can spark curiosity and wonder and lead to deeper exploration of science topics that reveal students’ understanding beyond traditional tests. Students learn to think outside the box, explore different perspectives, and find innovative solutions, which are essential in scientific inquiry. Art-based science projects often involve collaboration, fostering teamwork, and communication skills that lead to deeper and more meaningful understanding.  The book Art an Amazing Fact in Science is the second book related to the IYPT Physics Competition
- [Updates from EDP Sciences](https://eps.org/updates-from-edp-sciences/): We are delighted to see the early signs of spring returning here in Les Ulis, Paris. Here we share a few updates regarding recent conferences, and a shift in our social media presence towards platforms that support our values of professionalism, transparency, and community-driven dialogue. From Strangeness in Quark Matter to Nuclear Chemistry for Sustainable Fuel Cycles : EPJ Web of Conferences publishes two notable proceedings from French events “SQM 2024 – The 21st International Conference on Strangeness in Quark Matter was held in Strasbourg, France, June 3-7, 2024 This 2024 edition marked the 21st in the series and was
- [Call for Nominations: 2026 John Stewart Bell Prize for Quantum Mechanics](https://eps.org/call-for-nominations-2026-john-stewart-bell-prize-for-quantum-mechanics/): The Centre for Quantum Information and Quantum Control (CQIQC) at the University of Toronto, Canada is reaching out to the leading quantum research centres and associations worldwide to announce the opening of nominations for the 2026 John Stewart Bell Prize. Previous winners include: John Preskill (Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics, California Institute of Technology); John Martinis (professor of physics, UC Santa Barbara, USA); Ignacio Cirac (Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics), Peter Zoller (University of Innsbruck), Ronald Hanson (TU Delft), Sae Woo Nam (NIST), and Anton Zeilinger (University of Vienna). We are pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2026
- [Gražina Tautvaišienė: Education in physics and astrophysics opens many  opportunities for a professional career](https://eps.org/grazina-tautvaisiene-education-in-physics-and-astrophysics-opens-many-opportunities-for-a-professional-career/): In 2024, the European Physical Society released a calendar of inspiring physicists. Gina Gunaratnam, EPS communication coordinator and initator of this project, interviewed Gražina Tautvaišienė, president of the Lithuanian Physical Society. Professor Tautvaišienė works as an astrophysicist at the Vilnius University (VU) and is also vice-president of the International Union of Astronomy since December 2024.   How did you get to know the European Physical Society? The European Physical Society is a well-known organisation  for all physicists. It cooperates with national physical societies to promote physics, to support physicists worldwide, and to foster international collaboration. My first encounter with EPS
- [News from MPL](https://eps.org/news-from-mpl/): 10,000 times faster than traditional methods: new computational framework automatically discovers experimental designs in microscopy Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) framework which autonomously discovers new experimental designs in microscopy. Read the complete press release here. The MPL is an EPS Associate Member.
- [News from INFN](https://eps.org/news-from-infn/): Possible clues about the history of the universe from Mediterranean minerals. Ancient minerals, formed six million years ago, during the drying up of the Mediterranean Sea, and known as “evaporites”, could hold precious traces of the interaction with cosmic rays, and reveal important information about the history of our universe. Read the full article here. INFN is an EPS Associate Member.
- [The CTAO becomes an ERIC](https://eps.org/the-ctao-becomes-an-eric/): Bologna, Italy, 7 January 2025 – On January 7, 2025, the European Commission established the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO) as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC), furthering its mission to become the world’s largest and most powerful observatory for gamma-ray astronomy. The creation of the CTAO ERIC will enable the Observatory’s construction to advance rapidly and provide a framework for distributing its data worldwide, significantly accelerating its progress toward scientific discovery. “The ERIC will streamline the construction and operation of the Observatory in a way that will undoubtedly help the CTAO attract new talent and investment as it continues
- [Moniek Tromp becomes new President of ISE](https://eps.org/moniek-tromp-becomes-new-president-of-ise/): 19th December 2024, ISE, press release. Prof. Dr. Moniek Tromp, Director of the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, Chair of Materials Chemistry at the University of Groningen (The Netherlands), was elected by the ISE General Assembly on 26 April 2024 as the new President of Initiative for Science in Europe (ISE). Prof. Tromp took office on 1st January 2025. She succeeds Prof. emeritus Dr. Martin Andler, Laboratoire de Mathématiques, Université de Versailles-Saint Quentin, the current ISE President, whose mandate ran until 31 December 2024. He was elected President on 24 mars 2017. ISE members wish to jointly welcome Moniek Tromp
- [IDL 2025: Register your event now!](https://eps.org/idl-2025-register-your-event-now/): The International Day of Light (IDL) is now welcoming registrations for 2025 events on their global calendar. The registration form has been simplified in the case you are organising multiple events. Here are also useful information about all aspects of event organisation.
- [Take part in the Physics World Championship in Lund!](https://eps.org/take-part-in-the-physics-world-championship-in-lund/): The International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT) will take place from 29th June to 6th July 2025 in Lund, Sweden. Sam Edgecombe, chairman of IYPT Sweden, invites you to take part in the event. What is IYPT?The International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT), sometimes referred to as the “Physics World Championship,” is an annual international competition for high school students (pre-university). The purpose of hosting IYPT 2025 in Lund is to showcase Sweden as a knowledge nation, promote education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), especially physics, encourage creativity and independence among youth, and enhance international understanding and collaboration. Every summer, 17 problems
- [Discovery Space: Empowering Educators with Cutting-Edge Technology](https://eps.org/discovery-space-2/): The European Physical Society (EPS) is at the forefront of integrating innovative technologies into education with Discovery Space teacher training including AIMLOW: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Online Workshops. These initiatives aim to inspire educators, equip them with modern pedagogical tools, and provide students with engaging learning experiences rooted in inquiry and critical thinking. Discovery Space: A Gateway to Exploratory Learning Discovery Space is an ambitious EU-funded project designed to facilitate students’ inquiry-based learning using an online Enhanced Learning Environment. Students are guided through differentiated pathways tailored to students’ progress.  Learning scenarios engage learners in a variety of physics and
- [Let's celebrate quantum science in 2025!](https://eps.org/lets-celebrate-quantum-science-in-2025/): The mission of the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology (IYQ) is to use the occasion of 100 years of quantum mechanics in 2025 to help raise public awareness of the importance and impact of quantum science and applications on all aspects of life.
- [EPS Condensed Matter Division](https://eps.org/eps-condensed-matter-division/): Jose Maria De Teresa served as chair of EPS Condensed Matter Division from 2021-2024. Erich Runge takes over from him, starting in 2025. Thanks Jose Maria De Teresa for your dedicated work in this EPS division! Erich Runge, welcome on board! Read the editorial of the EPS CMD newsletter by Jose Maria de Teresa here.
- [EPS Central Prizes 2025](https://eps.org/eps-central-prizes-2025/): Nominations are now open for the following  EPS central prizes. These prizes are open to nomination from EPS members including chairs of divisions or groups, representatives of member societies, and EPS individual members.  All EPS members (with the exception of the executive committee)  are eligible for the awards. Early Career scientists should be EPS members or members of member societies.  Nominations are open for the following distinctions, awards and medals:  Information of EPS distinctions and awards can be found on our website. The EPS encourages nominations from the entire community, especially for members of under-represented groups and which reflect the geographical

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- [Physics for Development Group](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/physics-for-development-group/): Physics for Development Group The Physics for Development Group represents actions that are transverse to the various research areas of physics. Its target broadly includes the support of physics and physicists who are nationals of, and working in developing countries, with a special focus on early career physicists. Board Members JOE NIEMELA, Chair, International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste,  Italy.  ERNST VAN GRONINGEN, International Science Programme (ISP), Uppsala University, Sweden. FRANÇOIS PIUZZI, Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives, France. CHERGUI MAJED,  Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Laussane (EPFL), Switzerland TAJINDER PANESOR, Institute of Physics (IoP), United Kingdom. MARIE-LOUISE SABOUNGI,  CNRS Orléans, France.   HAIDAR RIAD ONERA, Laboratory for Photonics
- [Home](https://eps.org/): Welcome The European Physical Society is a well-established organisation with a long history of promoting physics in Europe and fostering collaboration among physicists. It acts as a federation of national societies and a learned society for individual members, with a dual focuson advancing scientific excellence and influencing science policy. EPS President Mairi Sakellariadou Mission Governance Members Latest News View all Events View all
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- [History of Physics Group](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/history-of-physics-group/): History of Physics Group The EPS History of Physics Group is interested in all aspects of the history of physics. It welcomes suggestions and initiatives from members of the society to commemorate their famous physicists, to recover the lost history of the more minor figures that contributed to physics, to celebrate the achievements of our profession, and to draw lessons on science policy from its past successes and failures. HoP website Physicists biographies Members K. Grandin, Chair, Sweden R. Jurdana-Sepic, Croatia G. Vlahakis, Greece I. Malaquais, Portugal D. Weaire, Ireland H. Kragh, Denmark D. Hoffman, Germany S. Talas, Italy J.
- [Energy Group](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/energy-group/): Energy Group The EPS Energy Group provides a forum for Member Societies and European scientists interested in questions relating to energy and technologies for the supply, distribution, transformation and use of energy in society. Its activities include the organisation of workshops and conferences, as well as the exchange of information among the different EPS Member Societies. EG website Members Last Name First Name Affiliation Nationality Alimonti Gianluca INFN, Milano Italy Bach Paul-Frederik Paul-Frederik Bach Denmark Beck Hans Peter CERN, Univ. of Bern Swiss Bingham Robert STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory British Bonhomme Gérard Univ. Lorraine France Bossens Paul   Belgian Bustreo
- [Accelerator Group](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/accelerator-group/): Accelerator Group The EPS Accelerator Group, formed in 1988, unites individuals and Public Institutions, laboratories interested in particle accelerators, storage rings and similar devices as used in scientific research and practical applications. AG website Objectives: The EPS AG establishes links for exchange of information between institutes, between societies specialized in the accelerator field, and with industry, it collaborates and fosters communication with groups with similar interests throughout Europe and internationally. The Accelerator Group sponsors the attribution of Prizes according to rules approved by the Board. The EPS AG organizes the International Particle Accelerator Conference (IPAC) when organized in Europe Board
- [Quantum Electronics & Optics Division ](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/quantum-electronics-optics-division/): Quantum Electronics & Optics Division The Quantum Electronics and Optics Division of EPS takes part in the organisation of quality peer-reviewed scientific meetings, including the biennial CLEO/Europe-EQEC conference, which is the largest and most prestigious in its field, and topical meetings and workshops, such as the “Europhoton” and “Nanometa” conferences. QEOD also recommends other topical workshops, summer schools and meetings in various sub-fields of optics… QEOD website Board Members   Board Members First name Surname Address Country Olivier Dulieu Laboratoire Aimé Cotton, DR2 CNRSBât. 50591405 Orsay France Massimo Giudici Université Cote d’Azur, Institut de Physique de Nice1361 routes des Lucioles
- [Plasma Physics Division ](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/plasma-physics-division/): Plasma Physics Division  Objectives: To unite European scientists interested in the physics of fully and partially ionized gases. To promote research and teaching in plasma physics and its applications, to facilitate research collaboration and to represent. European physicists outside Europe To coordinate activities with the other physical societies, such as the American Physical Society and the Physical Society of Japan. To collaborate on the Editorial Board of Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion. PPD website PPD statutes Board Members   Chair Prof. Dr. Kristel Crombé Members Prof. Hana Barankova Prof. Corinne Champeaux Prof. Agata Chomiczewska Dr. Fabrizio Consoli Dr. Andrew Gibson
- [High Energy & Particle Physics Division ](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/high-energy-particle-physics-division/): High Energy and Particle Physics Division  The High Energy Particle Physics Division coordinates views on research facilities, organizes conferences including topical meetings and assists in the coordination of advanced education in the theoretical and experimental physics of elementary particles and fundamental interactions, including particle astrophysics and cosmology. HEPPD website Board Members Name Profile Affiliation Fabio Maltoni (chair) Theory: Collider Phenomenology, Precision Calculations UC Louvain, Bologna Geraldine Servant (scientific secretary) Theory: Particle Cosmology, Early Universe, Dark Matter, Baryogenesis, Gravitational Waves DESY and U. Hamburg Federico Antinori Experiment: Heavy Ion Physics, Nuclear Matter, ALICE INFN Padova Martina Bohacova Experiment: Astroparticle Physics FZU
- [Outreach Initiatives](https://eps.org/what-we-do/outreach-initiatives/): Outreach Initiatives The EPS encourages initiatives that seek to establish a European community among physics-related people. EuroScienceFun In recent years, science shows have come to the forefront as a means of bridging the gap between scientists and the general public.   EuroScienceFun (ESF) encourages the exchange of best practices between science shows by means of conferences and exchange program. In this manner, the knowledge that is present in each science show is made available to the community so that their quality  can be improved.   Furthermore, ESF seeks to promote science shows as a method of science communication. It does
- [Pedagogical Resources](https://eps.org/what-we-do/pedagogical-resources/): Pedagogical Resources The European Commission has supported EPS activities in the field of physics education since 1998. A list of these activities can be found here. CERN CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world’s largest and most respected centres for scientific research. Its business is fundamental physics, finding out what the Universe is made of and how it works. The CERN education website offers information about teacher programmes and educational resources for schools. European Higher Education Area The European Higher Education Area (EHEA) was launched along with the Bologna Process’ decade anniversary, in March 2010,
- [e-EPS January 2025](https://eps.org/what-we-do/publications/e-eps-january-2025/): e-EPS January 2025 Events and dates View all Publication of the European Physical Society European Physical Journal H Read more > Back to top
- [Statistical & Nonlinear Physics Division](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/statistical-nonlinear-physics-division/): Statistical & Nonlinear Physics Division The Statistical and Nonlinear Physics Division (SNPD) exists for the advancement of research in statistical and nonlinear physics, the dissemination of key results in this area to the general public, and the promotion and coordination of interdisciplinary research.   More specifically, the SNPD aims to form an umbrella organization for coordination of research in statistical physics, nonlinear physics, complex systems and interdisciplinary applications. SNPD website SNPD statutes Division objectives: to promote studies and dissemination in this general research area to facilitate contacts between members to encourage collaboration and exchange of knowledge between different disciplines to stimulate
- [European Solar Physics Division](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/european-solar-physics-division/): European Solar Physics Division The European Solar Physics Division of the European Physical Society (EPS) represents and provides a forum for European scientists, primarily, and any scientist, secondarily, interested in aspects of the physics of the Sun.   The objective of the ESPD is the advancement of the study of the Sun, the dissemination of key results of solar physics research to the general public, and the promotion and coordination of such research with other areas and branches of the physical sciences ESPD website ESPD Statutes Submit Solar Physics News Objectives: To promote studies in solar physics and related topics.
- [Division of Physics in Life Sciences](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/division-of-physics-in-life-sciences/): Division of Physics in Life Sciences The object of the Division is to boost the influence and role of physics in the study of all kinds of biological problems at any possible level (research, education, dissemination and policies). The ultimate goal of DPL would be to create a dynamic community of Physics interested in Life Science through a common space for sharing knowledge and resources.  DPL Bylaws Topical engagements include: Molecular Biophysics Cell Biophysics Mesoscale Biophysics Synthetic Biology Computational and Biophysics Modeling Theoretical Biophysics Activities include: Increasing collaborations among DPL members and with other academic fields and industry sectors.  Generating opportunities
- [Nuclear Physics Division ](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/nuclear-physics-division/): Nuclear Physics Division  The object of the Division shall be to assist the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in nuclear physics. We define nuclear physics as the study of nuclei, their structure, disintegration, interactions and other properties, including the constituent parts of the nucleus and their interactions with one another and with nuclei and with the atomic environment. NPD website NPD bylaws NPD statutes Division activities include: Organisation and approval of conferences and summer schools in this field of study and also furthering the exchange of scientists and students. Recognition of outstanding achievements by giving a number of prestigious prizes
- [ESPD](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/espd/): European Solar Physics Division The ESPD is a division of the European Physical Society that represents and provides a forum for scientists interested in the physics of the Sun. The ESPD Patricia Edwin PhD Thesis Prize For the best European PhD thesis in solar physics. Overview The prize consists of a certificate.   Eligibility To qualify for this prize, the viva or public defence of the nominee must have taken place the calendar year before the award of the prize: e.g. applicants with defence/viva between 01/01/2024 and 31/12/2024 are eligible for the 2025 round of the ESPD PhD Thesis prize.
- [Technology and Innovation Group](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/technology-and-innovation-group/): Technology and Innovation Group The EPS Technology and Innovation Group (TIG) was formed in 1988. It connects individual and associate EPS members as well as laboratories and other institutions interested in the use of technology as used in scientific research and related innovations resulting in applications.  TIG website Objectives: To encourage contacts between EPS members and specialists in the domain of scientific (physics) instrumentation, technology and related innovation. To stimulate international co-operation and exchange of information. To contribute, in close connection with other EPS Groups and Divisions, to industrial and EU-policies supporting the goals of EPS.   TIG aims at
- [Computational Physics Group](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/computational-physics-group/): Computational Physics Group The Computational Physics Group (CPG) was created in the early phase of EPS life as a forum of discussion on the use of computers in physics, with the aim “… to foster European collaboration in the development of computational methods and tools in the context of the physics research”.  CPG website Board Members Carlo Maria Bertoni – Chair  Joan Adler  Norbert Attig Pere Colet Alex Hansen Nicola Marzari Lev Shchur Martin Weigel Ignacio Pagonabarraga History The main activity of the Computational Physics Group (CPG) has been a Series European Conferences in Computational Physics, since 1972 to the
- [Condensed Matter Division](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/eps-cmd/): Condensed Matter Divison​ The Condensed Matter Division (CMD) of the European Physical Society aims to serve its scientific, industrial and educational communities by helping them to obtain the latest information on progress in their specialties and related fields, to gain visibility for their research, to help them interact with their peers and to develop professionally.   For this, CMD organises a number of major physics events (see list below), issues a b-monthly newsletter, and awards two of the foremost prizes in Condensed Matter Physics: the EPS Europhysics Prize and the Liquid Matter Prize. CMD website CMD statutes CMD newsletter Board Members Erich Runge (Chair, Technical
- [Recognised Journals](https://eps.org/what-we-do/publications/recognised-journals/): Recognised Journals The EPS supports high standards in physics publishing in Europe. EPS Recognised Journals meet the established quality criteria that guarantee unbiased peer review based on scientific merit. Acta Acustica Acta Physica Polonica A Acta Physica Polonica B Acta Physica Slovaca Advanced Functional Materials Advances in Physics Annalen der Physik Applied Physics A Applied Physics B Astronomy & Astrophysics The Astronomy and Astrophysics Review Astronomy & Astrophysics Supplement Series Classical and Quantum Gravity Combustion Theory and Modelling Computer Physics Communications Condensed Matter Physics European Physical Journal A-E EPJ Applied Physics EPJ Nuclear Sciences & Technologies EPJ Special Topics Il
- [Conference Management](https://eps.org/conference-management/): ConferenceManagement The EPS Conference Management Team exists to promote physics and to help our Divisions and Groups share their research.  We understand your goals and needs, making the success of your event our first priority. We will customize our services to work within your budget constraints. If you are organising an event on behalf of an EPS Divison or Group, don’t hesitate to contact us! Our Services We offer a wide variety of event planning services for our EPS Divisions and Groups, including, but not limited to:  Management of the abstract submission system and abstract reviewing process Creation and monitoring
- [EPS Honorary Members](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/eps-honorary-members/): EPS Honorary Members The EPS Council can elect individuals whose exceptional achievements in physics, whether in research, industry and/or education merit recognition as an EPS Honorary Member.  A person holding this Distinction shall be entitled to add EPS Honorary Member (EPS Hon. Mem.) to letter head, business cards, etc. The total numbers of living EPS Honorary Members at any one time should not exceed 30. Who is eligible ? Distinguished persons whose outstanding achievements in physics or a related science whom the European Physical Society especially desires to honour can be elected EPS Honorary Members. In addition, distinguished individuals whom the EPS
- [EPS Fellows](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/eps-fellows/): EPS Fellows EPS Fellowship recognizes exceptional contributions to physics in research, industry, education, or service to the European Physical Society (EPS). Limited to 5% of EPS members, Fellows are nominated by peers and approved by the Council based on demonstrated impact in their field. A person holding this Distinction shall be entitled to add ‘EPS Fellow’ to his/her title, and use the designation ‘EPS Fellow’ on business cards, letterhead, etc.  Who is eligible ? Individuals whose achievements in physics, whether in research, industry or education and/or through commitment to the SOCIETY warrant specific recognition are eligible to become EPS Fellows.
- [Alessandro Volta Prize](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/alessandro-volta-prize/): Alessandro Volta Prize The European Physical Society and Acinque S.p.A. have created a joint award to promote excellent research and achievements in physics. The award shall be made for outstanding achievements in physics: discoveries, significant breakthroughs in research, relevant contributions to his/her field of research, research methods, instruments, facilities, etc. The Distinction consists of a diploma, a medal, and a monetary award of 10,000 € Who is eligible? The Distinction is open to research physicists or anyone carrying out physics-related work. How to nominate ? There are no restrictions on who can make nominations. The nomination should include: Personal details
- [EPS Emmy Noether Distinction](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/eps-emmy-noether-distinction/): EPS Emmy Noether Distinction The EPS Emmy Noether Distinction for Women in Physics was established in February 2013 to enhance the recognition of noteworthy women physicists with a strong connection to Europe through nationality or work. The scope includes personal achievements in areas such as research, education, outreach and industry, service to the scientific community, and the candidate’s efforts for the furthering of gender equality and empowerment of women in physics. The distinction consists of a diploma, a medal, and a cash prize, accompanied by an interview to be published in an EPS publication. Who is eligible? Female research physicists,
- [Conference Proceedings](https://eps.org/what-we-do/publications/conference-proceedings/): Conference Proceedings Certain Divisions and Groups produce conference proceedings which are freely available online. These are an excellent record of the invited and contributed papers to these conferences. Accelerators Group Joint Accelerator Conferences Website Energy Group Joint EPS-SIF International School on Energy Energy Group European Energy Conference 2012 and 2013 High Energy and Particle Physics Division EPS Conference on High Energy Physics History of Physics Group International Conference on the History of Physics Nuclear Physics Division Nuclear Physics in Astrophysics Conferences Physics Education Division GIREP-EPEC Conferences Plasma Physics Division EPS Plasma Conference Archive
- [Recognised Conferences](https://eps.org/recognised-conferences/): Recognised Conferences Excellent conferences organised independently from the EPS are encouraged to apply for the EPS Recognised Conference label. The EPS promotes excellent research in physics through the organization and recognition of physics conferences in Europe that meet high scientific standards.  Approval Process Applications should be submitted at least 6 months prior to the event. Review the EPS Recognised Conference guidelines.   Submit your event information by contacting the Conference Coordinators.  Receive approval e-mail from the EPS Conference Committee to be labelled as an official ” EPS Recognised Conference”. Apply for Grants. Ensure the EPS logo is included on all conference materials. 
- [Europhysics Conferences](https://eps.org/eps-conferences/): EurophysicsConferences Europhysics Conferences are organised by EPS or in close collaboration with one of its Divisions, Sections, Groups.   The “Europhysics Conference” label guarantees quality, provides visibility, and is necessary for access to EPS grants. The EPS promotes excellent research in physics through the organization and recognition of physics conferences in Europe that meet high scientific standards.  Submission Process Applications should be submitted at least 6 months prior to the event. Review the Europhysics Conference guidelines.  Submit your conference proposal to the Conference Coordinators via the contact form.  Receive approval e-mail from the EPS Conference Committee. Apply for Grants. Ensure
- [Collaborating Societies](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/collaborating-societies/): Collaborating Societies The EPS collaborates with many physics related learned societies in Europe and around the world. Benefits… Members of Collaborating Societies can join the EPS at reduced rates. In some cases, EPS Individual Members may register at Collaborating Society meetings at Collaborating Society member rates. Members of the Collaborating Societies submit papers to EPS meetings under the same conditions as EPS members. Current Collaborating Societies Society names are listed in alphabetical order. American Physical Society African Astronomical Society African Physical Society Association of Asia Pacific Physical Societies Astronomische Gesellschaft Australian Institute of Physics Brazilian Physical Society Canadian Association of
- [Associate Members](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/associate-members/): Associate Members Brochure The European Physical Society promoted the advancement of physics in Europe by providing a forum for discussion of subjects of common interest. The EPS Associate Membership program allows Associate Members to participate in these discussions and to choose how they wish to contribute to the development of the EPS activities and policy. Benefits… Exclusive invitations to EPS award ceremonies. EPS recognition and visibility at EPS events and all communications channels. Dedicated press releases in e-EPS, EPN, etc. Global exposure at EPS events. Display Associate Members’ promotional material at EPS events. Reduced Individual Member fees for Associate Member
- [History of Physics Group ](https://eps.org/what-we-do/publications/history-of-physics-group/): History of Physics Group  Conseil d’administration Conseil d’administration Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Euismod a orci maecenas et. Ut egestas feugiat est quis semper dignissim varius tempor nisi. Viverra vitae morbi cursus nam laoreet facilisis. Duis ipsum eget malesuada placerat ullamcorper phasellus in. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Euismod a orci maecenas et. Ut egestas feugiat est quis semper dignissim varius tempor nisi. Viverra vitae morbi cursus nam laoreet facilisis. Duis ipsum eget malesuada placerat ullamcorper phasellus in. Objectives Design, plan the implementation and run large scale pilots to encourage and evaluate innovative use of existing eLearning tools
- [Gravitational Physics Division ](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/gravitational-physics-division/): Gravitational Physics Division  The Gravitational Physics Division of the EPS represents and provides a forum for European scientists interested in any aspect of gravitational physics. Topics covered by the GPD… The issue of time and space in fundamental physics Gravitational waves (theory & experiment) Quantum gravity (theory & experiment) Gravitational astrophysics Gravity theories beyond General Relativity Cosmology Analogues of gravity GPD website Board Members Current Members: Dionysios Anninos, King’s College London (UK) Nelson Christensen, U Côte d’Azur (France) Monica Colpi, U Milano-Bicocca (Italy) Daniela Doneva, U Tübingen (Germany) Antonio Font, U Valencia (Spain) Sigbjørn Hervik, U Stavanger (Norway) Philippe Jetzer,
- [Environmental Physics Division ](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/environmental-physics-division/): Environmental Physics Division The Environmental Physics Division of the European Physical Society (EPS) represents and provides a forum for European Scientists in any aspect of Environmental Physics including its neighbouring disciplines. This comprises the physics of global and climate change, the physics of the atmosphere (including atmospheric processes, radiation transport, remote sensing of the atmosphere), the physics of the hydrosphere, the cryosphere, air-water interactions and natural resources. Founded in 2001, the EPD has first concentrated on the Earth atmosphere, both from the measurement and the modelling side. Remote sensing from space of atmospheric composition has been the focus of divisional
- [Physics Education Division ](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/physics-education-division/): Physics Education Division Physics and Physics Education have an important role to play in today’s society, which to a large extent is based on technological developments derived from discoveries in science, many in physics. An increasing effort has been devoted to improving awareness in the general public, and especially among young people in schools, of the importance of natural science in everyday life. The Physics Education division has the ambition to contribute to strengthening the perception of the physics discipline in society, contribute to bridging the gap between school teachers and scientists at the universities, and to support and strengthen
- [Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Division](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/atomic-molecular-and-optical-physics-division/): Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Division The Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Division of the European Physical Society was established to provide coordination and exchange of information within the European atomic, molecular, and optical physics community.    The main activity of the division is to organize and co-host conferences. These range from small workshops and study groups to large international scale conferences. The major conference of the AMPOD division is the tri annual ECAMP conference series which started in 1982.  AMOPD website Areas of research include: Atomic and molecular physics  Atomic and molecular astrophysics  Electron collisions  Photon collisions  Atomic and
- [Statistical & Nonlinear Physics Division ](https://eps.org/who-we-are/committees/statistical-nonlinear-physics-division/): Quantum Electronics & Optics Division  Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Euismod a orci maecenas et. Ut egestas feugiat est quis semper dignissim varius tempor nisi. Viverra vitae morbi cursus nam laoreet facilisis. Duis ipsum eget malesuada placerat ullamcorper phasellus in. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Euismod a orci maecenas et. Ut egestas feugiat est quis semper dignissim varius tempor nisi. Viverra vitae morbi cursus nam laoreet facilisis. Duis ipsum eget malesuada placerat ullamcorper phasellus in. Titre Design, plan the implementation and run large scale pilots to encourage and evaluate innovative use of existing eLearning tools and resources (e.g.
- [Quantum Electronics & Optics Division ](https://eps.org/who-we-are/committees/quantum-electronics-optics-division/): Quantum Electronics & Optics Division  Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Euismod a orci maecenas et. Ut egestas feugiat est quis semper dignissim varius tempor nisi. Viverra vitae morbi cursus nam laoreet facilisis. Duis ipsum eget malesuada placerat ullamcorper phasellus in. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Euismod a orci maecenas et. Ut egestas feugiat est quis semper dignissim varius tempor nisi. Viverra vitae morbi cursus nam laoreet facilisis. Duis ipsum eget malesuada placerat ullamcorper phasellus in. Titre Design, plan the implementation and run large scale pilots to encourage and evaluate innovative use of existing eLearning tools and resources (e.g.
- [Plasma Physics Division  ](https://eps.org/who-we-are/committees/plasma-physics-division/): Plasma Physics Division   Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Euismod a orci maecenas et. Ut egestas feugiat est quis semper dignissim varius tempor nisi. Viverra vitae morbi cursus nam laoreet facilisis. Duis ipsum eget malesuada placerat ullamcorper phasellus in. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Euismod a orci maecenas et. Ut egestas feugiat est quis semper dignissim varius tempor nisi. Viverra vitae morbi cursus nam laoreet facilisis. Duis ipsum eget malesuada placerat ullamcorper phasellus in. Titre Design, plan the implementation and run large scale pilots to encourage and evaluate innovative use of existing eLearning tools and resources (e.g. interactive simulations,
- [Division of Physics in Life Sciences ](https://eps.org/who-we-are/committees/division-of-physics-in-life-sciences/): Division of Physics in Life Sciences Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Euismod a orci maecenas et. Ut egestas feugiat est quis semper dignissim varius tempor nisi. Viverra vitae morbi cursus nam laoreet facilisis. Duis ipsum eget malesuada placerat ullamcorper phasellus in. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Euismod a orci maecenas et. Ut egestas feugiat est quis semper dignissim varius tempor nisi. Viverra vitae morbi cursus nam laoreet facilisis. Duis ipsum eget malesuada placerat ullamcorper phasellus in. Titre Design, plan the implementation and run large scale pilots to encourage and evaluate innovative use of existing eLearning tools and resources
- [Young Minds action committee ](https://eps.org/who-we-are/committees/young-minds-action-committee/): Young Minds action committee  Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Euismod a orci maecenas et. Ut egestas feugiat est quis semper dignissim varius tempor nisi. Viverra vitae morbi cursus nam laoreet facilisis. Duis ipsum eget malesuada placerat ullamcorper phasellus in. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Euismod a orci maecenas et. Ut egestas feugiat est quis semper dignissim varius tempor nisi. Viverra vitae morbi cursus nam laoreet facilisis. Duis ipsum eget malesuada placerat ullamcorper phasellus in. Titre Design, plan the implementation and run large scale pilots to encourage and evaluate innovative use of existing eLearning tools and resources (e.g. interactive
- [Past Activities](https://eps.org/what-we-do/past-activities/): Past Activities The European Commission has supported EPS activities in the field of physics education since 1998. A list of these activities can be found here. Open Schools for Open Societies The Opens Schools for Open Societies project supports schools by setting out the open schooling values, guidelines and advice and possible implementation models. Inspiring Science Education Inspiring Science Education [ISE] was a project funded by the European Commission under the CIP-ICT-PSP programme to encourage the use of eLearning tools for enhancing and fostering Inquiry Based Science Education [IBSE] in European schools. Light2015 LIGHT2015 project was an outreach and education
- [EPS Documents](https://eps.org/eps-documents/): EPS Documents Annual Reports Each Annual Activity Report describes the overall activity of the EPS during the year, provides a summary of the EPS accounts, and includes information regarding the members. EPS Annual Report 2023 EPS Annual Report 2022 EPS Annual Report 2021 EPS Annual Report 2020 EPS Annual Report 2019 EPS Annual Report 2018 EPS Annual Report 2017 EPS Annual Report 2016 EPS Annual Report 2015 EPS Annual Report 2014 EPS Annual Report 2013 EPS Annual Report 2012 EPS Annual Report 2011 EPS Annual Report 2010 EPS Annual Report 2009 Constitution, Bylaws, Code of Conduct, Privacy Notice  Modifications to
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- [Become an EPS Member](https://eps.org/become-an-eps-member/): Become an EPS Member Sign up now to enjoy all the benefits of members. Join us Sign in Individual members of EPS are at the heart of our society. As an individual member you have a right to participate in the governance of the society, directly via the General Meeting and by electing Council Delegates. As a member of a Division or Group you can connect with physicists across Europe and organise events for your community. Committee members influence the EPS policy. Individual members: Vote at General Meetings Elect Individual Member Council Delegates Hold office in the Executive Committee Hold
- [Member societies ](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/member-societies/): Member Societies A total of 42 national physical societies are EPS Member Societies. Together, they represent more than 120,000 members and physicists in Europe. Each Member Society sends one Delegate to Council and many have representatives in specific EPS bodies. Current EPS Member Societies Albanian Physical Society Armenian Physical Society Austrian Physical Society Belarusian Physical Society Belgian Physical Society Union of Physicists in Bulgaria Croatian Physical Society Cyprus Physical Society Czech Physical Society Danish Physical Society Estonian Physical Society Finnish Physical Society French Physical Society German Physical Society Hellenic Physical Society Eotvos Lorand Physical Society Israel Physical Society Italian Physical
- [Divisions and Groups ](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/divisions-and-groups/): Divisions and Groups The scientific activities of EPS are organised through our Divisions and Groups. The Divisions and Groups are governed by boards elected from their members. Some Divisions have Sections representing focused interests.  Divisions are organised around domains for physics. Groups are organised around topics which span several topics.    Division and group activities include:   Organising topical conferences, seminars and workshops.   Providing independent expertise and advice upon request. Acting as peer reviewers and referees.  Proposing speakers for major EPS conferences.  Serving on editorial boards of publications. Developing outreach activities for students and the general public. Supporting measures to help physicists
- [Members](https://eps.org/who-we-are/members/): Members Member Societies A total of 42 national physical societies are EPS Member Societies. Together, they represent more than 120,000 members and physicists in Europe. Each Member Society sends one Delegate to Council and many have representatives in specific EPS bodies. Associate Members The EPS Associate Membership program allows Associate Members to participate in EPS governance and to contribute to the development of EPS activities and policy. Associate Membership is open to European research centres and institutions, universities, industrial partners, private companies, publishers, and indeed any European organisation supporting physics.  Divisions and Groups The scientific activities of EPS are organised
- [Committees](https://eps.org/who-we-are/committees/): Committees Conference Committee  Conferences are organised by EPS, its Members and its Divisions & Groups. They are essential elements in the communication of physics, career development of physicists, and the reputation and credibility of the EPS and physics. The Conference Committee: Provides advice to the Executive Committee regarding general EPS Conference policy. Monitors EPS conference development. Administers various EPS activities & programmes in the area of conferences & EPS conference grants. Upcoming Events Distinctions and Awards Committee    The EPS recognises excellence and science and contributions to the community through its prizes, awards and distinctions.   The EPS Distinctions and Awards
- [EPS History](https://eps.org/who-we-are/eps-history/): History The European Physical Society … ..was created in 1968, through the inspired leadership of Gilberto Bernardini (1906-1995). In his inaugural address, he stated that “the formation of the European Physical Society with such a wide members is a further demonstration of the determination of scientists to collaborate as closely as possible in order to make their positive contribution to the strength of European cultural unity.” Since its creation, the European Economic Community has been transformed into the European Union and has grown from 6 members states to 27 member states. The EPS has contributed significantly to European physics in
- [Governance](https://eps.org/who-we-are/governance/): Governance The Executive Committee The Executive Committee is elected by Council for a two-year term. Members serve for a maximum of two terms. The Executive Committee meets four times a year and establishes priorities, reviews and develops budgets and pilots EPS activities. The EPS President, also elected by Council, chairs the Executive Committee meetings. President Mairi Sakellariadou King’s College London, United Kingdom   President-Elect José María De Teresa INMA, CSIC-Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain   Honorary Treasurer Alessandra Fantoni INFN – LNF, Frascati, Italy Oversees:Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Physics Education Division, Division of Physics in Life Sciences, Accelerators Group, EPJ
- [Who we are](https://eps.org/who-we-are/): Mission “The object of the Society is and shall be to contribute to and promote the advancement of physics, in Europe and in neighbouring countries, by all suitable means and in particular by providing a forum for the discussion of subjects of common interest and by providing means whereby action can be taken on those matters which appear desirable to handle on the international level.” The European Physical Society… Advocates physics research and its contribution to the economic, technological, social and cultural advancement in Europe. Represents the European physics community, providing independent input into science policy issues in Europe. Supports
- [Grand Challenges in Physics](https://eps.org/what-we-do/publications/grand-challenges-in-physics/): Grand Challenges in Physics The biggest challenges in physics and how this might affect society in the coming decades are captured in a new open access ebook from the European Physical Society. EPS Grand Challenges: Physics for Society in the Horizon 2050 This book explores our ability to imagine and shape the future by assessing how physics can help us understand nature and how physics can help tackle major issues affecting the lives of citizens by 2050 making recommendations of actions to policy makers. Carlos Hidalgo, editor of Physics for Society in the Horizon 2050, says: “This book explores some of the
- [International Day of Light](https://eps.org/what-we-do/education/international-day-of-light/): International Day of Light Discover website Contact us
- [Light2015](https://eps.org/what-we-do/education/light2015/): Light2015 Discover website X-twitter Linkedin The International Year of Light in Europe 2015 (LIGHT2015) project is an outreach and education initiative that aims to promote the importance of photonics to young people, entrepreneurs and the general public in Europe during the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies (IYL 2015). The project, coordinated by the European Physical Society, will leverage the tremendous visibility of IYL 2015 to ensure that the public in all member states of the EU understand and appreciate the importance that photonics has on society. LIGHT2015 is funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme. Running
- [EPS education projects: Open Schools for Open Societies](https://eps.org/what-we-do/education/eps-education-projects-open-schools-for-open-societies/): EPS education projects: Open Schools for Open Societies Discover website An open school is a more engaging environment for learning and makes a vital contribution to the community: student projects meet real needs in the community outside school and draw upon local expertise and experience. And finally: learning in and together with the real world creates more meaning and more motivation for learners and teachers. Schools will be supported to make vital contributions to their communities,  student projects will meet real needs, they will be presented publicly, and draw upon local expertise and experience. The school environment will foster collaboration,
- [Current Projects](https://eps.org/what-we-do/education/current-projects/): Current Projects The EPS is a partner in the Erasmus+ project Discovery Space. This project aims to integrate emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) into tools for teaching and assessment in STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Such technical developments need to be accepted and used by teachers in their classrooms. To facilitate this the consortium will build a community of teachers who will contribute to the design of the system so that it is fit for purpose. Teachers will act as ambassadors, to guide their community in adopting these new methods. The consortium will provide training and professional development for
- [International Collaborations](https://eps.org/what-we-do/policy/international-collaborations-2/): European Organisations 🌎 America The American Physical Society Discover website In addition to being a Collaborating Society, the EPS and the American Physical Society [APS] work together on international projects. The EPS and APS can also issue joint statements. World Year of Physics 2005 The Optica Society Discover website In addition to being a Collaborating Society, the EPS and the Optical Society [OSA] work together on international projects and the joint organisation of conferences. Laserfest CLEO/Europe-EQEC conference 🌍 Africa The African Physical Society Discover website The African Physical Society [AfPS] was created to promote and further research in Physics and
- [International Collaborations](https://eps.org/what-we-do/policy/international-collaborations/): European and International Collaborations The EPS collaborates with European and International Organisations to support and promote physics across the globe. Europe ECHOPHYSICS The history of physics, its discoveries and scientists is fascinating and reminds us of the importance of physics for social, economic and cultural development of our civilisation. The EPS organises regular workshops and sponsors the European Centre for the History of Physics (ECHOPHYSICS) in Austria that organises seminars, lectures and exhibitions devoted to the history of physics. EIROForum The European Intergovernmental Research Organisations Forum (EIROForum) was created to play an active and constructive role in promoting European Science.
- [Policy Statements and Position Papers](https://eps.org/what-we-do/policy/policy-statements-and-position-papers/): Policy Statements and Position Papers Through its broad member base, the EPS represents the views of the European Physics Community. The society provides a discussion forum for its members to address policy issues relevant to physics research and teaching. The EPS also provides a physics perspective on policy issues more broadly. EPS Contributions to EU Science Policy​ European Institutions have a growing impact on science policy and development. Input from the EPS and the physics community helps to shape science policy in Europe. Achieving Greater Open Access in Physics – 2020 Funding Basic Natural Science – 2015 Future of Scholarly
- [EPS Historic Sites](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/eps-historic-sites/): EPS Historic Sites EPS Historic Sites Brochure (inaugurated until 2018) Sites that are significant to physics and its history can be considered for the Historic Site distinction from the EPS. The EPS will work with the nominators to obtain local authorisations for placing a plaque and in organising the commemorative ceremony. Nominations Nominations are open throughout the year. Submission will be processed by the EPS Historic Sites Selection Committee three times a year. Sites that will be considered are places (laboratories, buildings, institutions, universities, towns, etc.) associated with an event, discovery, research, or body of work, by one or more individuals,
- [EPS Gero Thomas Medal](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/eps-gero-thomas-commemorative-medal/): EPS Gero Thomas Medal The Gero Thomas Award is made annually by the European Physical Society for outstanding contributions to the Society. It commemorates the invaluable service to the European Physical Society given by Gero Thomas during his long term in office as Executive Secretary from 1974 to 1999. It is awarded to an individual who has contributed very considerably to the European Physical Society. The Gero Thomas Award winner will receive a medal. Who is eligible ? The winner will be an individual who has contributed very considerably to the European Physical Society. The medal may not be awarded
- [EPS Early Career Prizes](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/eps-early-career-prizes/): EPS Early Career Prize The EPS has one Early Career prize to be awarded each year – for achievements in theoretical or or experimental physics. Those eligible for these awards should have made a substantial contribution to the development or reputation of physics in Europe. The Distinction consists of a medal, accompanied by a monetary prize of 1000€. Who is eligible ? “Early Career” is defined as those individuals in the first 6 years after the award of their PhD with allowance for any career breaks. They should be a member of the EPS or one of the EPS Member Societies. Rules for
- [E-EPS](https://eps.org/what-we-do/publications/e-eps/): e-EPS e-EPS is the online newsletter of the European Physical Society.    Within you will find timely announcements and information about the EPS and its members, physics, events, and issues relevant to the European physics community. It complements Europhysics News, the bi-monthly magazine of the EPS. Information Editorial Team Daniel Price, Jo Lister, Luisa Cifarelli, Alessandra Fantoni, Gina Gunaratnam, Anne Pawsey, Ferenc Igloi, Rüdiger Voss, Christophe P. Rossel and Petra Rudolf. Technical Editor Gina Gunaratnam Subscribe to e-EPS e-EPS Archives 2026 Archives January 2026 2025 Archives January 2025 February 2025 March 2025 April 2025 May 2025 June 2025 August 2025
- [SNPD](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/snpd/): Statistical and Nonlinear Physics Prizes The SNPD is a Division of the EPS that represents and provides a forum for scientists interested in statistical and nonlinear physics, complex systems and interdisciplinary applications. Two prizes are awarded by the SNPD bi-annually. The EPS Statistical and Nonlinear Physics Prize​ For outstanding research contributions in the area of statistical physics, nonlinear physics, complex systems and complex networks. Overview The prize was created in 2017 and is awarded every 2 years. The prize can be shared by up to 2 persons. Eligibility The prize winner will have made ground-breaking and agenda setting contributions for
- [AMOPD](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/amopd/): The Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Division The Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Division (AMOPD) of the European Physical Society (EPS) awards a Young Scientist Prize (YSP) triannually at its main division event, the European Conference on Atomic and Molecular Physics (ECAMP). The AMOPD Young Scientist Prize For an original and outstanding contribution to the field of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics. Overview Awarded triennially at its main division event, the European Conference on Atomic and Molecular Physics (ECAMP) The prize consists of a medal, an award of 1,500€, an invited talk at the edition of ECAMP where the prize
- [PED](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/physics-education/): Physics Education Group The Physics Education division has the ambition to contribute to strengthening the perception of the physics discipline in society, contribute to bridging the gap between school teachers and teachers and scientists at the universities and to support and strengthen physics teachers to maintain and improve the quality of physics teaching. The Physics Education Division Award for Secondary School Teaching The EPS Physics Education Division Award recognizes high school physics teachers’ work that directly affects students of physics in secondary schools.   Overview The award will be presented during the GIREP-ICPE-EPEC-MPTL conferences. The award winner is normally provided
- [QEOD](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/qeod/): Quantum Electronics and Optics Division Prizes To highlight scientific excellence, QEOD awards internationally recognized prizes to senior and younger scientists, as well as prizes for the best European PhD theses in Quantum Electronics and Optics The EPS Quantum Electronics and Optics Prize To reward one or more persons who made outstanding contributions to Quantum Electronics in the experimental or theoretical area.   Overview The prizes winners are each to receive a medal and 5,000€. The awards are presented in a special Plenary Ceremony generally held on Tuesday morning, during the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe (CLEO®/Europe) and the European
- [NPD](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/nuclear-physics-division/): Nuclear Physics Division The Nuclear Physics Division recognises outstanding achievements with three prestigious awards.  The Lise Meitner Prize For outstanding work in the fields of experimental, theoretical, or applied nuclear science. Overview The Prize consist of a diploma, a medal with the image of Lise Meitner, and cash reward. The Prize is awarded every 2 years. Eligibility The prize can be given to one or several individuals. Such contributions may comprise experimental nuclear physics, theoretical nuclear physics and all areas of application of nuclear science.  The board welcomes proposals which represent the breadth and the strength of European nuclear science.
- [HEPPD](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/hepp-division/): High Energy and Particle Physics Division The HEPP Division of the EPS awards five prestigious prizes in a ceremony during the International Europhysics Conference on HEPP taking place every two years. The High Energy and Particle Physics Prize For an outstanding contribution to High Energy Physics in an experimental, theoretical or technological area, will be awarded to one or more persons or to collaborations. Overview The prize will consist of a medal, a diploma and a monetary award to be individually quoted for each time the prize is announced. The prize will initially be awarded every two years, at the
- [PPD](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/plasma-physics-division/): Plasma Physics Division The EPS Plasma Physics Division bestows various prestigious awards at its annual EPS Conference on Plasma Physics. Check the division’s website to see the open calls.  The Hannes Alfvén Prize For research achievements which have either already shaped the field of plasma physics or have demonstrated the potential to do so in future.   Overview The Prize comprises a medal, a diploma with a citation, and a financial award. At present, the financial award is 5,000€. The winning individual or team will also be offered to give an invited talk at the conference. It is awarded each
- [CMD](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/cmd/): Condensed Matter Division The CMD aims to serve its scientific, industrial and educational communities by helping them to obtain the latest information on progress in their specialties and related fields, to gain visibility for their research, to help them interact with their peers and to develop professionally. The EPS Europhysics Prize​ In recognition of a prominent and well-identifiable discovery, breakthrough, or contribution to condensed matter physics, by one or more individuals, that represents scientific excellence.  Overview The award recipient will present their work at the General Conference of the Condensed Matter Division of the EPS.  The 2023 award winner received
- [AG](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/accelerator-group/): Accelerator Group The EPS-AG European Accelerator Prizes have been awarded since 1994. The Prizes are awarded every three years, at IPAC conferences in Europe. The Rolf Wideröe Prize For outstanding work in the accelerator field. Overview The recipient of the Wideröe Prize will receive a medal. The award winners receive the prizes during a short public ceremony at each IPAC taking place in Europe. They make a short oral presentation on the work that earned them the prize. Eligibility The winner will be an individual who has contributed outstanding work in the accelerator field. Neither the Chair nor the members
- [News & Press](https://eps.org/news-press/): News & Press Read about recent events, essential information and the latest community news. Latest news View all
- [Policy](https://eps.org/what-we-do/policy/): Policy Through its broad member base, the EPS represents the views of the European Physics Community. The society provides a discussion forum for its members to address policy issues relevant to physics research and teaching. The EPS also provides a physics perspective on policy issues more broadly. EPS in Brussels The EPS has a presence in Brussels, creating liaison between EPS and EU institutions, sister learned societies, and the Brussels delegations of research organisations. The EPS also compiles a regular policy newsletter which contains the latest policy news, events and funding opportunities relevant to the physics community. European and International
- [Grants](https://eps.org/what-we-do/grants/): Grants The EPS has a variety of grants available to support our Divisions and Groups that organise conferences, our Individual Members attending conferences, and to provide awards for excellent conference contributions. For Conferences Europhysics Conference Grants Overview This grant supports conference participation of young scientists who otherwise would not be able to attend because of the cost of travel and registration fees. The maximum grant amount awarded per conference is 1,000€ The maximum amount allowed per awardee is 350€.   Application Conditions The event must be an EPS Europhysics Conferences organised by an EPS Division or Group. The award recipient
- [Education](https://eps.org/what-we-do/education/): Education Current Projects The EPS is currently involved in several European Union funded projects. Outreach Initiatives The EPS encourages initiatives to establish a European community among physics-related people. Past Activities The European Commission has supported EPS activities in the field of physics education since 1998. A list of these activities can be found here. Pedagogical Resources European and international research institutes engaged in education and physics-related learned societies propose innovative science education materials.
- [Distinctions](https://eps.org/what-we-do/distinctions/): EPS Central Distinctions and Awards The EPS promotes scientific excellence. The recognition of outstanding achievements in research, education and service to the EPS is an essential activity as a learned society. Such distinctions demonstrate the high regard of the physics community for the contributions by individual physicists. EPS Emmy Noether Distinction To highlight noteworthy women physicists… EPS Gero Thomas Medal To award individuals for their outstanding service to the Society… EPS Early Career Prize To recognize achievements in theoretical or experimental physics… EPS Honorary Members In recognition of extraordinary contributions to the EPS and physics… EPS Fellows In recognition of
- [EPJ-H](https://eps.org/what-we-do/publications/epj-h/): EPJ-H The purpose of this journal is to catalyse, foster, and disseminate an awareness and understanding of the historical development of ideas in contemporary physics, and more generally, ideas about ‘how Nature works’. Information Print​ ISSN 2102-6459 Online​ 2102-6467 Copyright EDP Sciences
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- [EJP](https://eps.org/what-we-do/publications/ejp/): EJP With a world-wide readership and authors from every continent, European Journal of Physics is a truly international journal dedicated to maintaining and improving the standard of taught physics in universities and other higher education institutes. EPS members can access EJP (European Journal of Physics) latest issues for free. Information Print​ ISSN 0143-0807 Online​ ISSN 1361-6404 Creation date 1980 Frequency 6 issues per year Editor in Chief Mojca Čepič Copyright European Physical SocietyEDP Sciences Creation date 1980 Frequency 6 issues per year Website www.iopscience.iop.org/journal/0143-0807 Submit an article Subscription information
- [EPL](https://eps.org/what-we-do/publications/epl/): EPL EPL publishes original, high-quality Letters in all areas of physics, ranging from condensed matter topics and interdisciplinary research to astrophysics, geophysics, plasma and fusion sciences, including those with application potential. Articles must contain sufficient argument and supporting information to satisfy workers in the field, and must also be of interest and relevance to wider sections of the physics community. Information Print​ ISSN 0295-5075 Online​ ISSN 1432-1092 Creation date 1986 Frequency 24 issues per year Editor-in-Chief Richard Blythe Staff Editor Frédéric Burr Copyright European Physical Society
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