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

IFAE Hosts Hands-On Workshop on Muon Detection and Cosmic Rays

March 14, 2025

The initiative is part of a collaboration with the artist Blanca Pujals and is supported by CCCB and Hangar.

Role

Pol Forn Appointed as Spain’s Representative to CERN’s Quantum Technology Initiative Advisory Board

March 13, 2025

The CERN Quantum Technology Initiative (CERN QTI) has defined a roadmap and research programme in collaboration with its advisory board, as well as the high-energy physics and quantum-technology research communities

Event

Tamara Vázquez and Gerard Ariño at ATRAE Researchers' Day

March 13, 2025

The Programa ATRAE (Ayudas para incentivar la incorporación de talento consolidado) is an initiative by the Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI) aimed at attracting established research talent to Spain.

Instrumentation

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Installs LSST Camera on Telescope

March 13, 2025

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has reached a major milestone with the successful installation of the LSST Camera on its telescope.

New Member

New Member in the Collider Physics group

March 7, 2025

Pritha Mitra will be doing her PhD in the ATLAS group

New Member

New Member in the Astrophysics and Cosmology group at PIC-IFAE

March 6, 2025

Sílvia van den Bogaart will contribute to the Multimessenger Cosmohub project at PIC-IFAE

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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