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The United Nations has declared 2005 ‘The International Year of Physics’ — and Australia will host one of the first major events dedicated to the diverse world of the physical sciences.
The 16th Australian Institute of Physics Congress, from 30 January to 4 February, in the 2005 International Year of Physics, will bring together some of the world’s best physicists at The Australian National University, including two winners of the Nobel Prize for physics, Professor Steven Chu (1997) and Professor Tony Leggett (2003).
The International Year of Physics celebrates the centenary of the seminal scientific discoveries by Albert Einstein, which underpin modern physics.
Papers and presentations will include a broad range of topical issues, including climate change, women in science, history of physics, renewable energy and science education, as well as the latest advances in science and technology.
The Congress will include an outreach session, where high school students will discuss physics technologies of the future and meet the Nobel laureates; and a physics in industry forum, where industry and scientists will come together to address a range of problems needing physics solutions.
It is appropriate that Australia host one of the first high-profile events of the International Year of Physics, said Congress chair Dr Ken Baldwin.
“Australia has many leaders on the international stage and we set the bar very high amongst other nations, despite our relative size.
“The Congress is an opportunity for the national and international community to see and hear the important contributions Australia has made, and continues to make, to the world of physics.”
For more information go to:
http://aipcongress2005.anu.edu.au
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