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Joint March Meeting and April Meeting: Register and book your housing

Registration and housing are now open for the Joint March Meeting and April Meeting, now called APS Global Physics Summit. Connect with 14,000+ members of the scientific community across all disciplines of physics.

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We are excited to announce updates to our journals platform, offering enhanced accessibility features designed to provide a more inclusive experience.

Narges Mohammadi

Narges Mohammadi, physicist and activist, has fought for human rights for decades.

Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova reels from smoky explosion

Tatiana Erukhimova, APS Nicholson Medal winner, reaches millions of people worldwide with her demonstrations.

Dakotah Tyler

After an injury derailed his athletic career, Dakotah Tyler pivoted to exoplanets.

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A team in Virginia is working with local teachers to develop quantum physics lessons for elementary students.

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Readers respond to Cara Giovanetti’s op-ed on faculty’s tendency to overemphasize careers in academia.

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Great research in physics is measured, rewarded, and shared. Why isn’t mentorship?

 A young Paul Dirac at a blackboard

A seminal paper by Paul Dirac, who relied on mathematical intuition, laid the foundation for quantum electrodynamics.

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The premier physics research journal, providing rapid publication of short reports of fundamental research across all fields.

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Publishing exceptional research from all areas of pure, applied, and interdisciplinary physics.

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In-depth review articles and shorter colloquia placing fundamental physics literature within the context of current trends and applications.

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