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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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.

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First images released from what will become the most complete “movie” of the night sky

June 23, 2025

The first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory launch a decade-long LSST survey of the southern sky, set to transform our understanding of dark energy, dark matter, and the transient universe. A consortium of Spanish institutions, including IFAE and PIC, is playing a key role in the scientific and technical development of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

News

Event

ET‑PP Annual Meeting Gathers Einstein Telescope Community in Barcelona

July 25, 2025

The three-day gathering helped drive forward the strategic planning efforts for the Einstein Telescope’s next phase.

Publication

New QCT Group Paper on Superinductors and Ultrastrong Coupling

July 17, 2025

“A new preprint by IFAE’s Quantum Computing and Technologies (QCT) group, titled “Superinductor-based ultrastrong coupling in a superconducting circuit” , has been uploaded to arXiv.

Severo Ochoa Award

IFAE Receives Severo Ochoa Excellence Award in Zaragoza

July 16, 2025

On July 16, the Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities, Diana Morant, and the Minister of Education, Pilar Alegría, presided over the official award ceremony for the 2024 Severo Ochoa and María de Maeztu Centers and Units of Excellence in Zaragoza.

Network

IFAE joins EU‑selected SUPREME consortium to scale industrial production of superconducting quantum chips

July 11, 2025

The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is one of the 23 partners from eight EU member states in SUPREME, a new European project selected under the Chips Joint Undertaking to establish pilot lines for the industrial production of superconducting quantum chips.

Network

IFAE joins REDONGRA, a network to propel Spain’s role in gravitational wave astronomy

July 7, 2025

The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is one of the key partners in REDONGRA, the new Spanish Network of Gravitational Wave Physics. The initiative brings together 20 research institutions to coordinate Spain’s contribution to gravitational wave science.

New Member

New member in the Gamma-Rays group

July 3, 2025

Sarah Wagner joined the Gamma Rays group as a PostDoctoral researcher

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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