Fostering Physics
CIAFF-UAM (Centro de Investigación Avanzada en Física Fundamental) is an institution within the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid that fosters cutting-edge research and synergies in many areas of Physical Science
High precision measurement of 208Pb challenges nuclear theory
From J. Henderson et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 134, 062502 (2025)
Popular article on CIAFF's goals and activities published
A popular science article detailing the scientific objectives, initiatives and training activities of the CIAFF has been published in the journal Encuentros Multidisciplinares.
The article provides an overview of the history of the CIAFF center, highlighting the main research interests across its four core areas: Astrophysics and Cosmology, Experimental Particle Physics, Quantum Technologies, and Nuclear Physics.
CIAFF welcomes Miguel de Icaza as new postdoctoral researcher
From November 2024, Miguel de Icaza has started working at CIAFF as new postdoctoral researched in the Astrophysics and Cosmology group.
Alexander Knebe appointed as director of the Department of Theoretical Physics
CIAFF member Alexander Knebe has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Theoretical Physics at UAM, taking over from Ángeles Díaz Beltrán. The CIAFF warmly congratulates Alexander and extends best wishes for a productive and successful term ahead in his new role.
Outreach workshop on Astronomical Observations
The CIAFF Astrophysics Group is participating in an outreach event on astronomical observations organized by "21 Distritos".
