Instituto Galego de Física de Altas Enerxías (IGFAE)

Instituto Galego de Física de Altas Enerxías (IGFAE) is a leading research institute established in 1999 and situated in Spain. It is dedicated to advancing scientific and technical research in the realms of High Energy Physics, Particle and Nuclear Physics, including related areas such as Astrophysics and Medical Physics. IGFAE collaborates closely with prominent experimental facilities, notably CERN, GSI/FAIR, Pierre Auger Observatory, and LIGO. In 2016, the institute was honored with the prestigious María de Maeztu award as a Research Unit of Excellence, which significantly enhanced its scientific standing and enabled it to delve into the most fundamental questions in Physics. As a part of the Spanish ‘Severo Ochoa’ Centers and ‘María de Maeztu’ Units of Excellence, SOMMa, IGFAE reaffirmed its accreditation as a Unit of Excellence in 2024. The Galician Institute of High Energy Physics (Instituto Galego de Física de Altas Enerxías, IGFAE) is a collaborative effort between the University of Santiago de Compostela and the Xunta de Galicia (the Galician Autonomous Government). The institute's mission revolves around aligning and propelling scientific and technical research in the specified fields, demonstrating its commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to the scientific community. With its rich history and esteemed acknowledgments, IGFAE stands as an exemplary institution dedicated to addressing some of the most profound enigmas in Physics.