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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LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA 2024 Collaboration Meeting Takes Place in Barcelona

September 25, 2024

IFAE is hosting the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA 2024 Collaboration Meeting which bring together for the first time in Barcelona nearly 800 researchers in gravitational wave astronomy.

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LHC experiments at CERN observe quantum entanglement at the highest energy yet

September 18, 2024

The results open up a new perspective on the complex world of quantum physics. IFAE is a member of the ATLAS collaboration and IFAE researcher Aurelio Juste is the Chair of the ATLAS Publication Committee.

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The PAUS survey releases a new cosmic distance catalogue to unlock the mysteries of the Universe formation

September 18, 2024

The catalogue collects data for over 1.8 million objects gathered over 200 nights between 2015 and 2019. IFAE led the construction and integration of PAUCam, which was entirely carried out in-house in Barcelona.

News

Award

César Jesús Valls Obtains RSEF Award for Best Experimental Physics Thesis

October 3, 2024

César defended his thesis in IFAE

New Publication

Gamma-ray group paper on Journal of High Energy Astrophysics

October 3, 2024

Cosimo Nigro from the Gamma-ray group led the project and is corresponding author.

Tech transfer

Oscar Blanch Presents at CERCA KTT Community Meeting

October 3, 2024

Blanch discussed the current advancements in the development of Cherenkov cameras for the CTA initiative.

New Project

Kick-off of ACME, an EU-funded project built by and for the astroparticle and the astronomy communities

October 1, 2024

On the 16th and 17th of September was held in Paris the kick-off meeting for the Astrophysics Centre for Multimessenger studies in Europe - ACME. IFAE and PIC participate leading the improvement of transnational access to the MAGIC telescopes.

kick-off meeting

ATHENA EU project kicks off

September 19, 2024

The kick-off meeting of the ATHENA (Advanced Technologies for High value ImagNg Application) project took place earlier this month in Grenoble.

CERN Anniversary

IFAE at the 70 years anniversary of CERN celebration in Spain

September 19, 2024

Tamara Vazquez from IFAE actively participated in the event.

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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