Division of Statistical & Nonlinear Physics
We are now a Division! Our unit was started as a Topical Group in 1997 to bring together scientists working on statistical physics and nonlinear dynamics problems, such as phase transitions and critical phenomena, turbulence, pattern formation, avalanches, and chaotic dynamics. Since then, our membership has grown as physics research has expanded into new areas that span both the classical and the quantum world. While we remain grounded in the traditions and methods of statistical physics, we are proudly interdisciplinary with our interests extending into emerging fields such as data science, climate physics, machine learning, complex networks, and human social systems.
Here is an editorial hosted by Physical Review E to mark the transition to a Division.
In addition to programming at the annual APS Global Summit, we offer a variety of community activities throughout the year, many focused on our junior members, including an Image of the Month featured on this page, an Annual T-Shirt Design contest, the klogW Seminar Series, a Dissertation Award and Junior Speaker Awards at the graduate and postdoctoral levels
Join our vibrant community and help shape the future of statistical and nonlinear physics!
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