In a long-term study carried out on the International Space Station (ISS), researchers were able to study precisely the physico-chemical factors influencing the long-term stability of foams by avoiding gravity-induced …
The Solid State Physics Laboratory is in mourning. It has just lost one of its leading members. Mark-Oliver Goerbig, a researcher in the Theory group, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, …
Every July, the Laboratoire de Physique des Solides gathers for its annual Lab Party – a cherished occasion bringing together the entire LPS community, including scientists, engineers, technical and administrative …
The Solid State Physics Laboratory (LPS) (Paris-Saclay University and CNRS) was pleased to welcome participants of the 2025 International Physics Olympiad, held this year in Paris. #IPhO2025 Delegations from Cuba, …
Mathieu Kociak, CNRS research director at the Laboratoire de Physique des Solides (CNRS / Université Paris-Saclay), has been awarded a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant 2024 from the European Research Council. …
CNRS Île-de-France has published an article featuring research led by Marianne Impéror, CNRS research director at the Laboratoire de Physique des Solides (LPS) in Orsay. This pioneering work explores the …
Cuprates, copper-based oxides, are renowned for their high-temperature superconducting properties. Doping—the process of introducing foreign atoms (dopants) into the material’s structure—modulates their electronic properties and promotes superconductivity by altering the …
Alexandra Mougin and Sylvain Assimomitis are the new gender equality representatives at LPS. Their mission? Assist the lab’s management and promote a more inclusive environment in physics. 🔹 Why does …
On March 6, 2025, the Solid State Physics Laboratory (LPS) unveiled “Strate Mésoindus,” a monumental sculpture by Jean Suzanne, installed on the laboratory’s forecourt. This steel work, inspired by geological …
March 8 is a reminder of an important fact: worldwide, only 1 in 3 researchers is a woman. Despite progress, inequalities persist: less than 2 out of 5 STEM (science, …
