Education
Open physics course in Dari reaches 1,200 learners
The self-paced Mechanics I course, designed for low-bandwidth phones, completed its first full cohort.
Founded by Afghan physicists, at home and abroad
Physics for Afghanistan, taught and researched in our own languages
Free courses in Dari, Pashto and English, a peer-reviewed journal, and a community that connects students, teachers and researchers across 34 provinces and the diaspora.
What the association does
An independent, non-partisan scientific association connecting physicists, teachers and students in Afghanistan and across the Afghan diaspora.
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Learn
Self-paced courses from school mechanics to quantum physics, built for low-bandwidth phones.
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Research
Open projects on solar energy, air quality and physics terminology in mother tongues.
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Publish
The Afghanistan Journal of Physics and Applied Sciences, open access and peer reviewed.
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Connect
Mentoring from Afghan physicists worldwide, Women in Physics grants, the Olympiad.
Connect
Latest news
All newsResearch
Solar resource mapping project releases first open dataset
Irradiance estimates for 34 provinces are now available for teachers and engineers to download.
Community
Diaspora mentoring network welcomes 40 new mentors
Physicists from eleven countries volunteered to guide students through applications and early research.
Journal
Journal opens call for Volume 2
The Afghanistan Journal of Physics and Applied Sciences invites original research, reviews and education papers.
Upcoming events
All eventsDark Skies over the Hindu Kush: Observing from Afghanistan
An introduction to amateur astronomy and light pollution with free observing guides.
WebinarOnlinePython for Physics Students: Data, Plots and Simulations
A hands-on workshop that runs on a phone or low-cost laptop.
WorkshopOnlineMaterials for Cold Climates: Insulation and Building Physics
Applied research on affordable winter heating for schools.
SeminarHybridCareers in Physics: Pathways for Afghan Students
Panel with diaspora researchers, teachers and engineers.
WebinarOnline
Membership is open to everyone who cares about physics in Afghanistan
Fees are waived for anyone who cannot pay. Create an account to start.