Physics World

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Physics World provides world-class research communication to the global scientific community through online, digital and print information services.

Target Customer

Global scientific community including researchers, physicists, engineers, educators, and jobseekers seeking news, features, and career opportunities in physics-related fields.

Key Differentiator

Integrated platform by IOP Publishing that combines broad topic coverage (13 scientific topics) with multi-format content (articles, news, features, podcasts, videos) plus a dedicated Physics World Jobs portal and events feed.

Implementation Timeline

Immediate access to content upon free registration; ongoing updates and long-term access to a 20+ year archive.

Pain Points

1Need for up-to-date, credible science news and in-depth coverage across multiple physics-related topics
2Access to career opportunities and employer information in physics and engineering
3Desire for multimedia content (podcasts, videos) and community-facing events in one platform

Key Features

1News, features, and research updates across 13 physics topics
2Podcasts and video content (Physics World Weekly, Physics World Stories, etc.)
3Events and webinars listings
4Physics World Jobs with employer profiles and job listings
5Large archival access (20+ years of online content) and account-based access

Target Customer Industries

Competitive Advantages

1Extensive, multi-format content ecosystem (articles, news, features, podcasts, events)
2Integrated careers/Jobs hub linked to physics and engineering roles
3Broad, structured topic coverage across multiple disciplines
4Credentials and credibility through affiliation with IOP Publishing

Key Benefits

1Access to the latest breakthroughs and in-depth topic coverage

2Career opportunities and employer insights via Physics World Jobs

3Engagement through podcasts, videos, and events

4Extensive historical archive for reference and research

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A portfolio of online, digital and print information services by IOP Publishing that communicates world-class research and innovation to the global scientific community, including news, features, reviews, podcasts, events, and a dedicated physics careers portal.

Target Market

Researchers, academics, engineers, educators, and science professionals seeking research updates, in-depth articles, multimedia content, and career opportunities in physics and related fields.

Unique Value Proposition

Physics World consolidates authoritative physics publishing, multimedia content, career opportunities, and community events within a single trusted platform, supported by IOP Publishing.

Technical Requirements

Requires web access and free account registration for full access; some digital issues require login; supports RSS feeds and YouTube content; search and content-type/topic filtering available

Pricing Model

Free registration with access to online content; full digital issues may require login (membership) as indicated by account access prompts

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