Nepal Physical Society
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Nepal Physical Society (NPS) is a professional society of the Nepalese
physicists. The small society of about 500 members was established in 1982.
The NPS offers two kinds of memberships in general: Ordinary Membership and Life Membership. Ordinary Membership is to be renewed every year by paying a nominal membership fee. Life membership can be obtained by paying the fee designed for life membership. To be eligible for membership, one has to hold a minimum of a master's degree in physical science from either Tribhuvan University
or another university that is recognized by Tribhuvan University
. An executive body is formed by general convention in every two years.
This society organizes different scientific and educational activities related to physical sciences in Nepal
. These activities include lectures and classes on topics in physics like Group Theory. These lectures are intended for people who want to broaden their knowledge in the field of physics. The society publishes Nepal Physical Society News letters on a regular basis. Previously, the office of the society was situated in Tri-Chandra College, Ghantaghar, Kathmandu, Nepal. Currently, the office is in the Central Department of Physics, Tribhuvan University
, Kirtipur
, Nepal
.
Nepal Physical Society participated in the 38th International Physics Olympiad in 2007.
Nepal Physical Society signed the agreement to be a reciprocal society with the American Physical Society
(APS) on September 21, 1995. This society is also a member of Association of Asia Pacific Physical societies (AAPPs).
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
physicists. The small society of about 500 members was established in 1982.
The NPS offers two kinds of memberships in general: Ordinary Membership and Life Membership. Ordinary Membership is to be renewed every year by paying a nominal membership fee. Life membership can be obtained by paying the fee designed for life membership. To be eligible for membership, one has to hold a minimum of a master's degree in physical science from either Tribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University [त्रिभुवन विश्वविध्यालय] is a public university located in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest of the five universities in Nepal...
or another university that is recognized by Tribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University [त्रिभुवन विश्वविध्यालय] is a public university located in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest of the five universities in Nepal...
. An executive body is formed by general convention in every two years.
This society organizes different scientific and educational activities related to physical sciences in Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
. These activities include lectures and classes on topics in physics like Group Theory. These lectures are intended for people who want to broaden their knowledge in the field of physics. The society publishes Nepal Physical Society News letters on a regular basis. Previously, the office of the society was situated in Tri-Chandra College, Ghantaghar, Kathmandu, Nepal. Currently, the office is in the Central Department of Physics, Tribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University [त्रिभुवन विश्वविध्यालय] is a public university located in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest of the five universities in Nepal...
, Kirtipur
Kirtipur
Kirtipur is an ancient city in Nepal. It is located in Kathmandu District of Bagmati Zone 5 km south-west of the Kathmandu. It is one of the five municipalities of the Kathmandu Valley.-Etymology:...
, Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
.
Nepal Physical Society participated in the 38th International Physics Olympiad in 2007.
Nepal Physical Society signed the agreement to be a reciprocal society with the American Physical Society
American Physical Society
The American Physical Society is the world's second largest organization of physicists, behind the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft. The Society publishes more than a dozen scientific journals, including the world renowned Physical Review and Physical Review Letters, and organizes more than 20...
(APS) on September 21, 1995. This society is also a member of Association of Asia Pacific Physical societies (AAPPs).
External links
- http://www.nps.org.np/
- http://groups.google.com/group/nps_nepal
- http://www.aps.org/membership/reciprocal/societies.cfm
- http://www.aapps.org/societies.html
- http://www.physnet.de/PhysNet/societies.html#Asia
- http://www.pravidhik.com/org/dir/n0600.htm
- http://www.nepho.org.np/
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