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Fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global physics community
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Bold history. Bright future.
To build a world enriched by physics, we publish rigorous science, help physicists in every career stage achieve their ambitions, and lead initiatives that make physics welcoming for all. We've been at it since 1899.
Narges Mohammadi, physicist and activist, has fought for human rights for decades.
Tatiana Erukhimova, APS Nicholson Medal winner, reaches millions of people worldwide with her demonstrations.
After an injury derailed his athletic career, Dakotah Tyler pivoted to exoplanets.
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A citizen science initiative, Dark Energy Explorers, has recruited 17,000 people to identify galaxies.
From far out in space, the telescope has sparked rigorous discussion on Earth.
Alexander Friedmann used Einstein’s general theory of relativity to propose a universe that could expand or contract.
Three physics publishers promise to uphold industry standards that underpin high-quality, ethical scholarly communications.
The premier physics research journal, providing rapid publication of short reports of fundamental research across all fields.
Publishing exceptional research from all areas of pure, applied, and interdisciplinary physics.
In-depth review articles and shorter colloquia placing fundamental physics literature within the context of current trends and applications.
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If you embrace scientific discovery, truth and integrity. partnership, inclusion, and lifelong curiosity, this is your professional home.
A professional home for those who embrace scientific discovery, truth and integrity, partnership, inclusion, and lifelong curiosity
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