 
Dear Fellow Physicists and Friends,
As you know, the current year 2005 has been declared the World Year of Physics (WYP2005), to mark Einstein's achievements 100 years ago.
The Israel Physical Society makes an attempt to help in the transfer of mutual information between the Physics Institutions in Israel and abroad. For this goal we are using our newly established online magazine Physicaplus. A letter from Dr Alex Manes, the editor of the magazine is attached below. We invite you to post the planned activities in your institute in the WYP2005 section. We would like to recommend that a
representative of your Institute will contact Dr Manes directly amanes@bezeqint.net
Two special conferences are planned: a three day meeting in April 2005 (11-13), with an opening lecture in the evening of April 10th by Professor Sir Roger Penrose, organized by the Israel Academy of Science, and a meeting in December 2005, to be organized by the IPS. Prominent scientists from abroad will be invited, and with suitable coordination, it may be possible to arrange that they will also visit other institutions. In addition some Institutions plan to invite visitors who may be able to visit also other places.
As part of the IPS outreach we received the included invitation. We are now seeking support for organizing a representative delegation from Israel. For this we need your help to select a student representative from your department.
This year the expenses of the IPS are going to be higher than in ordinary years. We are still short of the needs and encourage you to transfer the donation of your Institute as soon as possible. Thank you to those institutions, who have already responded!
All Institutions go through difficult times, acting together is more important than ever!
We wish you all a successful and fruitful Year of Physics 2005,
Joan Adler, President c/o ips@physics.technion.ac.il
Eshel Ben Jacob, Former President and Founder of Physicaplus; eshel@tamar.tau.ac.il
Alex Manes, Editor Physicaplus; http://physicaplus.org.il;
Alexander@ims.gov.il
Israel Physical Society, Physics Department, Technion, Haifa 32000, Israel
ips@physics.technion.ac.il
Editorial - WYP 2005
Dear Colleagues, Fellow Physicists,
According to the decision of the President of IPS, and its Council, Physicaplus Online, the web magazine of IPS, will be fully dedicated to WYP 2005, and will cover the activities of WYP 2005, which will take place in Israel and abroad.
Physicaplus is willing to serve as an online communication hub, informing about events dedicated to WYP 2005 in Israel. On the home page of Physicaplus you will find the international logo of WYP 2005. Clicking the logo will open all available information about ongoing and forthcoming events, and activities dedicated to WYP 2005. You will find also major links to WYP 2005 websites, i.e. www.wyp2005.org And www.physics2005.org, which are fully dedicated to the World Year of Physics, and providing online information on WYP 2005 activities abroad.
All institutions and organizations planning to carry out activities and/or organize events dedicated to the World Year of Physics, or willing to sponsor such activities, are requested to ntact the editor of Physicaplus Online alexander@ims.gov.il; amanes@bezeqint.net
The Fourth Issue of Physicaplus, dedicated to WYP 2005 is now in the air. Please, visit Physicaplus http://physicaplus.org.il , and spread the word.
Best regards,
Alex Manes, Science Editor
Neora, Production Editor neo@neora.com
WYP2005 Events / Contacts/Announcements
Physics, a century after Einstein
10 - 14 April 2005
University of Warwick, UK
We are pleased to announce that full details on submission of posters and conference registration for Physics, a century after Einstein is now available on-line at http://www.physics2005.iop.org. With its programme of more than 100 invited speakers, the Conference promises to be one of the most exciting events in 2005.
Poster Presentations will be welcomed as an integral part of the conference. Presenters should classify their posters into one of their major conference themes listed below, which the Programme Committee may interpret broadly. Note also that there is a "General" category under which other physics may be entered:
Relativity and Cosmology
Physics in Biology
Light and Matter
Quantum Physics
General
Abstracts must be submitted by email to abstracts2005@iop.org using the template provided on-line. Each abstract should be a maximum of 250 words, references and figures are not permitted. The abstract submission deadline is Wednesday 12 January 2005.
On-line registration - together with information on fees - is also available on-line by clicking on the 'Registration' link. In order to take advantage of the early registration fee, registration forms must be received by 1 March 2005.
If you have any questions or wish to receive a copy of the registration document by land mail please reply to physics2005@iop.org
Yours faithfully
Claire Pantlin
Conference Secretariat
From: Johannes Orphal
To: Prof. Eshel Ben Jacob, President of IPS
Subject: Launch Conference of the International Year of Physics 2005
Sir,
Please allow me to contact you in order to inform you about the Launch Conference of the "International Year of Physics 2005" that will take place in Paris in January 13-15, 2005, at the UNESCO headquarters. We would be very much honored if a delegation from Israel will participate in this meeting.
The name of the conference is "Physics for Tomorrow", and many Nobel Prize Laureates and other eminent leaders from physics and science will come to this truly international event. You find enclosed a draft brochure with the conference program (professional publishing will start in the next weeks). We would very thankful to you if you can help us with the selection of a national delegation from Israel.
The official registration procedure will start in mid-October (on the conference WWW site www.wyp2005.org/unesco). We will also take care to provide information on accommodation and travel. There is no registration fee. There are no individual contributions or talks of the participants planned, but in addition to the Invited Talks, we have foreseen two Round Tables for discussion, focusing on the public perception of science and physics, and on the role of physics for the socio-economical challenges of the 21st century.
An important aspect of the Conference is that it aims at bringing together leaders in the field of Physics and Science with young students from many countries around the world. We have planned to provide accommodation for the students here in Paris and also some support for daily expenses for these students. Travel support however will only be possible in a few cases.
The selection of students (age about 17-21, but no strict limits) from the individual countries is made at the national level. For instance, in many countries, the selection is made among the former and current participants at the International Physics Olympiads. We have therefore spread the information about the Conference at the International Physics Olympiad 2004 in Korea in July, but not all participating countries have replied to our message. We would therefore be very thankful if you can make a selection of a few young promising students from Israel. Depending on whether travel support is available from national resources in Israel, you can send about 10 students, and if possible also a few more experienced scientists to accompany the students.
To summarize, we will indeed be very much honored to welcome you, and if possible also a delegation with students from Israel, here at the Launch Conference of the International Year of Physics in Paris in January 2005.
Sincerely yours,
Johannes Orphal
P.S. Please, we encourage you to spread the information about the conference to your colleagues from other countries. It is still enough time to pre-register, but the earlier we know - in particular if travel support is required - the easier it is for our planning.
Dr. Johannes Orphal
Secretary of the Organizing Committee "Physics for Tomorrow"
Launch Conference of the International Year of Physics
UNESCO Headquarters, Jan. 13-15, 2005, Paris, France
WWW: www.wyp2005.org/unesco
Email: launch@wyp2005.org
Click here for details on Paris Conference - January, 05 (PDF)
Major Links
http://www.wyp2005.org
http://www.physics2005.org
eps13.org - Beyond Einstein
THE UNITED NATION'S GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAS DECLARED THE YEAR 2005 THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PHYSICS
The General Assembly of the United Nations at its Plenary Session on 10 June 2004 has adopted a resolution, contained in document A/58/L.62, declaring the year 2005 the International Year of Physics, and invited the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to organize activities celebrating the Year, collaborating with physics societies and groups throughout the world, including in the developing countries.
Introducing the text, Lebohang K. Moleko (Lesotho) said that, in 1905, Albert Einstein had published several scientific articles that had profoundly influenced understanding of the universe. He had introduced utterly revolutionary ideas on fundamental questions, including the existence of atoms, the nature of light and the concepts of space, energy and matter. The aim of the International Year went beyond the mere celebration of one of the greatest minds in physics in the twentieth century. The Year would provide an opportunity for the largest possible audiences to acknowledge the progress and importance of the great field of science.
The Year should also be the occasion to begin prospective debates on the great need for scientific research in the twenty-first century, he said. The debates would also have to relate to social issues, which accompanied the practice of science, in general, and of physics, in particular. The ethical responsibilities for physicists were enormous. The Year would allow all practitioners, especially women, to more actively participate in its advancement. Countries around the world were preparing special events to celebrate the Year under the sponsorship of UNESCO. The launching of the Year would take place at UNESCO headquarters in Paris from 13 to 15 January 2005.
For more information, please see http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/resguide/r58.htm
WYP 2005 Physics Talent Search among Young People
One of the world-wide projects proposed to be organized for WYP 2005 is the WYP Physics Talent Search 2005. For the Talent Search, it is proposed to identify 2005 young people: 401 in each of five age groups as having significant physics talent. The age groups are 10-11 (born in 1994-95), 12-13 (born in 1992-93), 14-15 (born in 1990-91), 16-17 (born in 1988-89), and 18-19 (born in 1986-87). The young person's age on December 31, 2005 would be their age for the Talent Search.
Nominees will be received from each country participating in WYP 2005. Because there are about the same number of girls and boys in the general population, it is a requirement that countries nominate the same number of girls and boys (plus or minus one). Countries are free to develop their own methods for seeking and selecting girls and boys with significant physics interest and talent.
More information about this international talent search will be developed over the next few months by an international organizing committee. We need volunteers for this committee. If you or anyone in our country is interested in helping as an organizer of the WYP Physics Talent Search 2005, please have them contact me.
In addition, I need to know soon whether your country is interested in or intends to participate in the WYP Physics Talent Search 2005. If there is not interest from many countries, along with individuals willing to help plan this activity, we will stop working on it now. If you have ideas or suggestions, please contact me as soon as possible. My email address is below.
Sincerely yours,
Beverly Karplus Hartline, Ph.D.
Designated Coordinator of WYP 2005 Physics Talent Search 2005
Beverly.hartline@comcast.net
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