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World Year of Physics

The World Year of Physics 2005 was an international celebration of physics. Events throughout the year highlighted the vitality of physics, its importance in the coming millennium, and commemorated the pioneering contributions of Albert Einstein in 1905. Through the efforts of a worldwide collaboration of scientific societies, the World Year of Physics attempted to bring the excitement of physics to the public and inspire a new generation of scientists. To learn more:
  • World Year of Physics 2005Look up World Year of Physics events in your area in the United States and internationally.
  • Join the Einstein@home computing grid. Your computer could be the one to detect Einstein's elusive gravitational waves. It's real science, it's easy, and it's FREE!
  • Learn about basic physics research in the United States at the Department of Energy World Year of Physics page.
  • And please visit Quantum Diaries to hear directly from physicists at the cutting edge of research.