Welcome to FTPI

The William I. Fine Theoretical Physics Institute (FTPI) was established in 1987 as part of the School of Physics and Astronomy, with the goal of conducting research in theoretical physics at a world-class level.

The most important function of FTPI is to produce significant, exciting and sound theoretical physics that will have an impact on physics as a whole. To this end the Institute provides a meeting place for theorists from around the globe to exchange and develop ideas.

FTPI sponsors short-term workshops and longer-term programs, as well as hosting visiting scholars for long-term stays. Through these and other outreach programs, the Institute serves to advance theoretical physics and to further develop its links to other science and engineering research disciplines, industrial research initiatives, and other academic sectors.

We hope you'll explore our website and find out more about us.

Weekly Seminars

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Annual Board Meeting

FTPI Oversight Committee Annual Meeting - September 12, 2009
This meeting is closed to the public. Selections from the Annual Report will be available online.

Fourth Annual Misel Family Lecture

Wandering planets, falling apples, curving spaces, whirling stars; how unraveling the mysteries of gravity have taught us about the Universe
Helen Quinn, Princeton University
October 6, 2009, McNamara Alumni Center

Workshops 2008-09

Neutrino Frontiers - October 23-26, 2008

Superconductivity - May 1-3, 2009

Crossing the Boundaries: Gauge Dynamics at Strong Coupling - May 14-17, 2009