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 quantum physics were found in Göttingen in 1925. The new theory rapidly developed and,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
