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American Physical Society
Book and Periodical Publishing
College Park, MD 58,946 followers
Working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics.
About us
The American Physical Society (APS Physics) is a non-profit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy and international activities. APS represents more than 53,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories and industry in the United States and throughout the world. Society offices are located in College Park, MD (Headquarters), Ridge, NY, and Washington, DC.
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http://www.aps.org
External link for American Physical Society
- Industry
- Book and Periodical Publishing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- College Park, MD
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1899
- Specialties
- Premiere publisher of physics journals, Oversees technical studies of timely and critical issues, Advocates for pro-science policies and legislation, Recognizes and promotes diversity and excellence in physics, and Advances physics and science education
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College Park, MD 20740, US
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529 14th Street, NW Suite 1050
Washington, DC 20045, US
Employees at American Physical Society
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Arthur Smith
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Chris Moe
Experienced Marketing Executive
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Rachel Burley
Chief Publications Officer, American Physical Society | Research Publishing Expert | Product and Service Innovator | Business Transformation Leader |…
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Charles Hammer
Product Strategy | Product Management | Artificial Intelligence
Updates
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Happy #ThrowbackThursday to 1931! That's when the ultralight, super-insulating material called #aerogel was first described by Samuel Kistler. Nicknamed "frozen smoke," it's 99.8% air! #PhysicsHistory #MaterialScience 📷 #NASA
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In their new paper in Physical Review Fluids, Bendaoud et al. show how the shape of red blood cells affects how well they move through tiny blood vessels, impacting oxygen delivery to tissues. Abnormal shapes can slow down blood flow, affecting overall health. Learn more: https://go.aps.org/4bfM5OQ. #fluiddynamics
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#PhysRevResearch Editors' Suggestion: Single file motion of robot swarms. Authors: Laciel Alonso-Llanes, Angel Garcimartín, and Iker Zuriguel. Read more: https://go.aps.org/3UDHejb. #SoftMatter #StatisticalPhysics
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In May of 1962, the invention of tiny tech with a big impact! James West & Gerhard Sessler patented the electret microphone, the workhorse behind most mics today. From smartphones to concerts, it's everywhere. Discover more in #PhysicsHistory: https://go.aps.org/43IzAIh
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In May of 1933, the discovery of cosmic radio waves by Karl Guthe Jansky, the father of radio astronomy, was featured in the New York Times. Learn more about the man who has a crater on the moon and a unit of measurement named after him in #PhysicsHistory: https://go.aps.org/38U0oNR.
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In May of 1932, James Chadwick reported the discovery of the #neutron and was awarded the Nobel Prize for his discovery in 1935. Learn more in #PhysicsHistory: https://go.aps.org/3WvWTBL
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Adding neutrinos to an existing nucleosynthesis recipe can account for the puzzling existence of neutron-deficient heavy nuclei. The required conditions prevail in binary neutron star mergers and rare types of magnetically intense supernovae. Learn more in #PhysicsMagazine: https://go.aps.org/4ad5qyH.
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Lightning strikes twice (almost)! ⚡️While Franklin proposed the kite & key experiment, it was Frenchman Thomas-François Dalibard who first captured electricity from a storm cloud using a 50ft rod #OTD in 1752! Learn more in #PhysicsHistory: https://go.aps.org/4dzdZ9U.
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Check out the latest issue of APS’s African Physics Newsletter! It features an array of groundbreaking scientific endeavors and inspirational journeys illustrating the vibrancy and diversity of the #physics community across Africa. #apsapn #African Read more: https://bit.ly/3UwG1KA
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