SPS Focus
The SPS Focus series concentrates in each issue on a current technology or a social message related to physics. The aim is to show that physical knowledge is needed along the entire innovation chain of a modern society, from basic research to industrial production. Politicians expect this seamless flow of knowledge from today's physics so that industry remains competitive, secures existing jobs and creates new ones. The equivalence between research and industry is also the motivation behind Unesco's IYQ 2025, which explicitly mentions quantum science and quantum technology.
SPS Focus No. 4
Small-scale Nuclear Reactors for Large-scale Industrial Applications and Generation of Hydrogen
Issue 4 illustrates first the advantages of small sized nuclear reactors for industrial plants with large energy consumption as for example to produce hydrogen. The second part describes the important role of hydrogen and associated synthetic chemical fuels for mobile and stationary applications.
SPS Focus No. 3
Progress in Classical High Performance, Neuromorphic and Quantum Computing
Issue 3 presents first state-of-the-art in technology for classical high-performance, neuromorphic and quantum computing followed by describing typical and new application cases.
SPS Focus No. 2
Impact of Physics on Swiss Society - Investing in Education and Fundamental Research to foster Innovation
This issue highlights the economic relevance of Swiss physics-based industries. They contribute meanwhile as strongly to Switzerland’s economy as the production and trade business when regarding relevant statistical data as the ratio of Gross Value Added to Full Time Equivalent Jobs.
SCNAT Factsheet
Based on the SPS Focus No. 2, the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT), in collaboration with the SPS, has produced a Factsheet, summarizing the essential messages. It can be downloaded here:
Physics in Switzerland – driving economy, triggering innovation, empowering citizens
SPS Focus No. 1
Nuclear Energy Generation - Progress in Fission, Breeding, and Fusion Technology
The first issue informs about the state-of-the-art in nuclear technology to generate energy. Significant achievements in efficiency and security are described for modern fission, breeding and fusion concepts.
