APS Division of Particles and Fields

The APS Division of Particles and Fields (DPF) is a section of the American Physical Society focused on the study of fundamental particles and the forces that govern their interactions. Researchers in this field explore the building blocks of matter, such as quarks and leptons, and investigate theories like the Standard Model and beyond. The DPF organizes conferences, publishes research, and fosters collaboration among scientists to advance our understanding of the universe at its most basic level, often using large particle accelerators and detectors to conduct experiments that reveal insights into the nature of energy and matter.