Physics

Spotlighting Exceptional Research

PhysicsPhysics highlights exceptional papers from the Physical Review journals through expert commentaries written by active researchers.


LaserFest

2010: 50 Years of Laser Innovation

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APS and the Optical Society of America (OSA) are organizing LaserFest, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the laser that will emphasize its impact throughout history and highlight its potential for the future. Through a series of international events and programs, LaserFest will help to showcase the prominence of the laser in today’s world. LaserFest updates

Volunteer Your Expertise

Join a Teacher for Lunch

APS will sponsor High School Physics Teachers’ Days at the March and April Meetings for teachers in the Pittsburgh and Denver areas. If you are a physicist attending either meeting and would like to join the teachers for lunch, please email Ed Lee.

Adopt-a-Physicist

Adopt-a-Physicist connects high school physics students with people with degrees in physics. By interacting with physicists, students can learn about the careers, educational backgrounds, and lives of a variety of physicists.  Adopt-a-Physicist Program

Impact Middle School Science

Help spark enthusiasm for science in 6-9th grade students by partnering with APS in PhysicsQuest!  PhysicsQuest Volunteer Information