The Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) at Beijing is a world-leading center for research in particle physics and cosmology. The institute has a strong commitment to fundamental science and pursues an ambitious program of theoretical, experimental, and observational research.
IHEP is one of the few institutes in the world that has both a comprehensive theory group and state-of-the-art experimental facilities. This unique combination allows IHEP to pursue a wide range of research programs, from probing the mysteries of the universe at its smallest scales to searching for new particles and forces beyond the Standard Model.
The institute’s flagship experimental facility is the Beijing Electron Positron Collider (BEPCII), which is capable of colliding electrons and positrons at energies up to 2 GeV. BEPCII has been operational since 2006 and has already made important contributions to our understanding of hadronic interactions, QCD, lepton flavor violation, rare decays, and other topics.
In addition to BEPCII, IHEP operates several other major experimental facilities, including the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO), the China Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (CALIGO), and the Dark Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE). These facilities allow IHEP scientists to study a wide variety of astrophysical phenomena ranging from cosmic rays and gamma-ray bursts to gravitational waves and dark matter.
IHEP also plays a leading role in international collaborations such as CERN’s Large Hadron Collider experiment (ATLAS) and International Linear Collider project (ILC). IHEP scientists are involved in all stages of these projects, from design and construction to data analysis and interpretation.
The institute’s strong commitment to education & training ensures that future generations of physicists will be well equipped to continue pushing the boundaries of knowledge. IHEP offers graduate programs leading to Masters or Doctoral degrees in physics or related fields. The institute also runs an extensive outreach program that aims to promote public understanding & appreciation of physics.