When was Physics World magazine launched and who was its founding editor?
Physics World was launched in 1988 by IOP Publishing Ltd under the founding editorship of Philip Campbell. It is the membership magazine of the Institute of Physics.
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What is the circulation of Physics World magazine?
Physics World has an audited circulation of just under 35,000. Members of the Institute of Physics receive the digital edition free of charge.
What is the Physics World Breakthrough of the Year award?
The Physics World Breakthrough of the Year is an annual prize awarded by the magazine since 2009. Past winners include LIGO's gravitational wave discovery in 2016, the Event Horizon Telescope's first image of a black hole in 2019, and quantum error correction with 48 logical qubits in 2024.
What podcasts does Physics World produce?
Physics World produces two podcasts. The Physics World Stories podcast is hosted by Andrew Glester and published monthly. The Physics World Weekly podcast is hosted by James Dacey.
Who edits Physics World magazine today?
The current editor of Physics World is Matin Durrani. The editorial team also includes Michael Banks as news editor, Tushna Commissariat and Sarah Teah as features editors, and Hamish Johnston, Margaret Harris, and Tami Freeman as online editors.
When was Physics World redesigned and what is the Physics World Book of the Year?
Physics World was redesigned in September 2005. The Book of the Year award has been given annually since 2009; the inaugural winner was Graham Farmelo's biography of Paul Dirac, The Strangest Man: The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac, Quantum Genius.