International Center for Theoretical Physics
The International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP; German International Center for Theoretical Physics ) is a research institute for theoretical physics in the park of Miramare Castle , about 10 km away from Trieste .
The ICTP was founded in 1964 by the Nobel laureate in physics, Abdus Salam . It is jointly supported by the Italian state and two United Nations organizations , UNESCO and the IAEA .
It has set itself the task of promoting cutting-edge research in the fields of theoretical physics and mathematics, especially in the countries of the Third World , and of providing a forum for the scientific exchange between these countries and the industrialized nations. Every year around 5000 scientists from all over the world visit the ICTP for research stays and conferences.
Every year on August 8th (the birthday of Paul AM Dirac ), the institute awards the Dirac Medal (ICTP) , an award for outstanding achievements in the fields of theoretical physics and mathematics.
See also
- Academy of Sciences for the Developing World
- ICTP Ramanujan Prize (Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries)
