The Royal Spanish Society of Physics celebrates its XL Biennial Meeting in Seville from July 20 to 24, with over 500 experts focusing on quantum physics, energy, and medical applications.
The Higher Technical School of Engineering at the University of Seville becomes the epicentre of peninsular physics from July 20. The Royal Spanish Society of Physics (RSEF) has chosen the Andalusian capital for its XL Biennial Meeting, an event that brings together more than 500 researchers, professors, and students from universities and institutions worldwide.
Quantum physics and energy, the congress's main themes
The RSEF secretary and event organiser, José Ignacio Enríquez, highlights that physics underpins 90% of the GDP of developed countries. “Physics has many branches. One of the most important is in the energy sector, especially quantum physics, which is present in all current technology, such as mobile phones, televisions, or any system that has transistors,” explains Enríquez.
Over five days, attendees will discuss topics such as condensed matter, optics, astrophysics, and nuclear physics. Seville has a special significance in plasma studies, as Enríquez himself recalls: “many people are unaware that we have an experimental nuclear fusion reactor at the Port.”
Medical applications and outreach
Medical physics will be one of the star fields of the Biennial. “Everything related to ultrasounds, CT scans, proton therapy... all of this is physics. In major hospitals in Seville, such as Virgen del Rocío and Virgen Macarena, there is a significant number of physicists,” notes Enríquez. The meeting also focuses on outreach and supporting young researchers, with 30 volunteers from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Seville.
The presentations will be delivered in English to facilitate the participation of international scientists. “This is the most important event we have in the world of physics at a peninsular level,” states Enríquez. The choice of Seville as the venue acknowledges the scientific weight of the city and its academic institutions.
For Seville residents interested in science, the Biennial offers a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about advancements that transform everyday technology. The outreach activities are open to the general public, aiming to bring physics closer to society and showcase its essential role in innovation and addressing the major challenges of the 21st century.
The event will conclude on July 24, leaving a legacy of scientific cooperation and visibility for Spanish research. Those interested can check the programme on the RSEF website and attend the open sessions.
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