The World Year of Physics is a worldwide celebration of physics and its importance in our everyday lives. Physics not only plays an important role in the development of science and technology but also has a tremendous impact on our society. WYP aims to raise the worldwide awareness of physics and physical science.

The United Nations has declared 2005 to be the International Year of Physics. This declaration coincides with the 100th anniversary of physicist Albert Einstein's "miraculous year." In 1905, Einstein wrote three of his most famous scientific papers. These legendary articles provided the basis of three fundamental fields in physics: the theory of relativity, quantum theory and the theory of Brownian motion.

The World Year of Physics (WYP 2005) is a worldwide celebration of physics and its importance in our everyday lives. Physics not only plays an important role in the development of science and technology but also has a tremendous impact on our society. WYP aims to raise the worldwide awareness of physics and physical science.

This web site summarizes events that have been scheduled by Berkeley Lab to honor this historic year and to convey the excitement of physics. Unless noted, the events are free and open to the public. Call the Public Affairs Office at 510-486-5771 for site access to events at Berkeley Lab.

To find out more about the World Year of Physics, go to this web site: http://www.physics2005.org/