Institut de Física d'Altes Energies- IFAE

From particles to the Cosmos
IFAE conducts experimental and theoretical research at the frontiers of fundamental physics.
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.

Highlights

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IFAE Researcher Tamara Vázquez Schröder obtains funding in the ATRAE Call

December 1, 2024

Tamara Vázquez Schröder has been awarded the ATRAE 2024 grant to address some of the most pressing unanswered questions in particle physics, through precision measurements and searches using data from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

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IFAE Joins Global LIGO Collaboration to Advance Gravitational Wave Research

November 27, 2024

IFAE has joined the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, strengthening its contributions to international gravitational wave research using terrestrial interferometry.

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New DESI Results Weigh In On Gravity

November 20, 2024

A complex analysis of DESI’s first year of data provides one of the most stringent tests yet of general relativity and how gravity behaves at cosmic scales. IFAE, ICCUB, CIEMAT, ICE-CSIC and IFT have played a significant role in achieving these important results.

News

outreach activity

IFAE joins CCCB for “Radical Science”: A Cultural Project Exploring 21st-Century Scientific Frontiers

January 15, 2025

The High Energy Physics Institute (IFAE) is one of four research centres that collaborate with the Barcelona Center for Contemporary Culture (CCCB) in a series of events called “Radical Science”, a cultural initiative that showcases how cutting-edge scientific research is transforming our world.

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IFAE Secures Ginjol Funding for VIP Tech Patent

January 15, 2025

IFAE has been awarded 10,000€ in competitive funding from the Ginjol call to support the maintenance of the VIP technology patent, developed by Prof. Chmeissani.

New Member

New member in the Gamma-ray group

January 15, 2025

Sergio Rodriguez has joined the Gamma-ray group as a PhD student

New Member

New member in the Theory group

January 15, 2025

Noé Duarte has joined the theory group as a PhD student

Publication

New QCT group publication

January 15, 2025

Direct Detection of Down-Converted Photons Spontaneously Produced at a Single Josephson Junction by Alba Torras and collaborators has been published in Physical Review Letters.

New Member

Arnau Picó joins IFAE as head of the Research Projects Office

January 9, 2025

Arnau has 10 years experience as EU Project Manager

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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