If you are a member of the Institute of Physics (IOP) and you wish to access the Physics World digital magazine, you will need to link your IOP member account (you may know this as IOPConnect) to a Physics World registered account.
Once you have linked your accounts, simply navigate to the "Magazine" tab on the main menu to enjoy the latest and archive issues of Physics World magazine.
Here is a video that will guide you through each step. You can also refer to the step-by-step instructions below.
If you have any problems signing up or accessing the magazine, please check our FAQs page, which also lists our contact information should you need further assistance.
If you are an IOP member, then you need to register for a free account on Physics World and link it to your IOPConnect account. You will only need to link your accounts once.
To create a free account on Physics World, click on the "Register" link at the top of the site and enter your e-mail address. To continue the registration process you need to verify your e-mail address by clicking on the link in the e-mail that you’ll receive. This link will take you back to the Physics World website to complete the registration form.
You will now be asked to create a password for your new Physics World account. This does not need to be the same password that you use for IOPConnect. Click the “Next” button to continue.
After entering your personal details, the next section is called “My IOP membership”. Tick the box to confirm that you are an IOP member, then click the “Link my accounts” button. Clicking this button will take you briefly offsite where you will need to log in to your IOPConnect account.
Once logged in, the site will return you to the Physics World registration form, where you will need to click “Next” to complete the remainder of your registration details.
If you are an IOP member, you need to link your Physics World account to your IOPConnect account. You will only need to link your accounts once.
Sign in to your Physics World account and click on the “My account” link at the top of the site. Here, you will see a section called “My IOP membership”. Click on this heading.
Tick the box to confirm that you are an IOP member, then click the “Link my accounts” button. Clicking this button will take you briefly offsite where you will need to log in to your IOPConnect account. Once logged in, the site will return you to the Physics World account area, where you will be able to click “Update” and save your changes.
Only IOP members have access to the monthly issues of Physics World. Non-members can read our annual careers guide and regular subject-specific supplements free of charge. These can be found through the Magazine archive page. You do not need to create a Physics World account to explore these editions.
For information about joining the IOP, please explore membership.iop.org/become-a-member.