2013
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March's Physics World : Space race underway to create quantum satellite
In this month’s special edition of Physics World, focusing on quantum physics, Thomas Jennewein and Brendon Higgins from the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo, Canada, describe how a quantum space race is under way to create the world’s first global quantum-communication network. The field of quantum communication – the science of […]
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IOP Publishing announces its new journal, Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties
IOP Publishing (IOP) has announced the launch of a new peer-reviewed journal, Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties. This brings IOP’s journals portfolio to 68 titles. An electronic-only journal, Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties will focus on the progress in surface topography measurement and characterisation, instrumentation development and the properties of surfaces. The journal aims to […]
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New Head of Content Management for IOP Publishing
Natasha Mellins-Cohen has been announced as the new Head of Content Management for IOP Publishing and will start in her new role on 2 April 2013. Natasha has over ten years’ experience in the scientific, technical and medical publishing industry and is currently Head of Publishing Operations at BioMed Central. In this role she has […]
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Open access in the UK and what it means for scientific research
Joint statement from the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Institute of Physics, The Royal Society, The Royal Society of Chemistry and the Society of Biology. David Willetts speaking at the Open Access Workshop ©Jesse Karjalainen/IOP Publishing On Monday 25 February, representatives from government, funders, libraries, university administrators, learned societies, publishers and researchers came together at […]
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European Journal of Physics and Physics Education Editorial Board member receives German Physical Society award
Michael Vollmer receives the award from Johanna Stachel, president of the German Physical Society (DPG). Source: DPG; photographer: Socher. Professor Michael Vollmer has been awarded the 2013 Robert Wichard Pohl Prize at the German Physical Society’s annual spring meeting, held 4 – 8 March in Dresden, Germany. Professor Vollmer, Editorial Board member of IOP Publishing’s […]
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Chinese Academy of Sciences and IOP Publishing sign agreement
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and IOP Publishing (IOP) have signed an agreement to publish the conference proceedings from the 28th International Conference on Photonic, Electronic and Atomic Collisions (ICPEAC) on an open access basis. ICPEAC, which is being held in Lanzhou, China, on 24 – 30 July 2013, is a biennial international meeting […]
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Superconductor Science and Technology Advisory Board member receives award
Professor Robert Hadfield of the University of Glasgow, UK and Advisory Board member of IOP Publishing’s Superconductor Science and Technology, has received the J&E Hall Gold Medal of the Institute of Refrigeration. This international award is given annually for the most significant advance in refrigeration and related technologies. Professor Hadfield received the award for developing […]
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IOP Publishing donates journals to Hebei University
IOP Publishing (IOP) has donated over 1,500 print copies of journals to the College of Physics Science & Technology, Hebei University as part of their commitment to supporting the Chinese research community. Professor Wang Ming-Feng, Vice President of Hebei University received the donation from Dr Nicola Gulley, Senior Vice President, Editorial at IOP. The meeting […]
