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The Norwegian Physical Society (Norwegian : Norsk fysisk selskap) is a professional society in Norway for physicists. Formed in 1953, [1] its purpose is to promote research, public understanding and cooperation within physics. Its magazine, first published in 1939, [2] is Fra Fysikkens Verden.

The Chair of the society is Åshild Fredriksen. [3] The society consists of six scientific sub-groups as well as the Norwegian Physics Teachers' Association, [1] which have one member of the board each. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Norsk Fysisk Selskap". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  2. Henriksen, Thormod (2014). "Fra Fysikkens Verden 75 ar" (PDF). Fra Fysikkens Verden. 76 (1): 4–11. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  3. 1 2 Styret i Norsk Fysisk Selskap – Norwegian Physical Society (in Norwegian)