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The October 2025 issue is now available as a PDF-based e-magazine or as individual online articles.
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More than 10 years of Physics World are available in the magazine archive, including our free-to-read subject-focused Briefings series and the Physics World Careers guide.
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Physics World monthly magazine
An archive of the monthly issues of Physics World exclusively available for members of the Institute of Physics. All issues back to 2015 are currently available.
Physics World Careers guides
This free-to-read annual guide showcases the diverse range of career options available to physics graduates. As well as profiles of leading employers, the guide also includes case studies and careers advice.
Physics World Briefings series
Our free-to-read subject-specific supplements to Physics World. Each issue contains key research updates, interviews with leading figures and in-depth features focusing on a specific topic in physics.
About Physics World digital magazine
Physics World digital magazine offers you easy access to the current and archive editions of Physics World at the touch of a button.
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