Institut de Física d'Altes Energies- IFAE

Severo Ochoa Excellence program
Through strategic actions we are reinforcing our leadership in fundamental physics and driving societal impact.
Particle Physics
Pushing the frontiers of knowledge by making precise measurements in the ATLAS experiment at the LHC.
High Energy Astrophysics
Addressing open questions through gamma-ray observations from the most energetic phenomena in the universe.
Observational Cosmology
Shedding light on the nature of the mysterious dark energy, responsible for the current accelerated expansion of the universe.
Neutrino Physics
Understanding the fundamental phenomena that produced the observed asymmetry between matter and antimatter in the universe.
Gravitational Waves
The beginning of a new era in the exploration of the universe.
Medical Imaging
Using our expertise with sophisticated radiation detectors to develop advanced medical imaging devices.
Quantum Computing Technologies
Achieving an advantage over conventional computers to solve problems which are ubiquitous in society.
From particles to the Cosmos
IFAE conducts experimental and theoretical research at the frontiers of fundamental physics.

Highlights

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Ten years after the discovery, gravitational waves verify Stephen Hawking's Black Hole Area Theorem

September 10, 2025

LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA celebrate the anniversary of the first gravitational waves detection and announce verification of Stephen Hawking's Black Hole Area Theorem. IFAE is a member of both LIGO and Virgo Collaborations and has contributed to the analysis of the recent event GW250114.

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New Insights into Gamma-Ray Burst Jets from Record-Breaking Cosmic Explosion

July 23, 2025

Observations of GRB 221009A with the LST-1 telescope offer new clues about the structure of gamma-ray burst jets. IFAE researcher Mònica Seglar-Arroyo coordinated the study and co-authored the publication.

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LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA detect most massive black hole merger to date

July 14, 2025

Gravitational waves from massive black holes challenge current astrophysical models. IFAE is part of the LIGO and Virgo collaborations and contributes to gravitational wave research through data analysis and detector development.

News

New Dataset available

DESI DR1 Now Available at CosmoHub

September 12, 2025

The Port d’Informació Científica (PIC) has set up a European mirror of the DESI DR1 public release, making the full dataset available through its storage system: DESI DR1 Mirror @ PIC

Open school

The MAGIC Collaboration held its 1st data-analysis open school

September 12, 2025

On the 8th and 9th of September, the MAGIC Collaboration held its 1st data-analysis school open to the public .

New Member

New member in the ATLAS group

September 11, 2025

Sanchari Ray has joined the ATLAS group as PhD student.

New Member

New member in the Gamma-rays group

September 11, 2025

Carolina Hernández is involved in the development of the LST telescopes, in La Palma.

New Member

New member in the Gravitational Waves group

September 11, 2025

Leonardo Totti has joined the Gravitational Waves group as PhD student.

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New member in the Projects Office

September 11, 2025

Riccardo Cipollna recently joined the Projects Office

Events

Education
MastercosmosBCN
Postgraduate Program in High Energy Physics, Astrophysics & Cosmology
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Education
MMRES
Full-time one-year programme with highly flexible and personalised hands-on research training in a multidisciplinary research environment.
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Education
Master in Quantum Science & Technology
Aimed at graduates in Physics, Physical Engineering or equivalent degrees who want to continue specialization studies in Quantum Science and Technologies.
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