No. 01. Department of Physics and Mathematics

Sections
Astrophysics and Astrobiology Section
Leadership & coordination
Prof. Eduard Arinshtein, Dr. Mikhail Kozlov (co-chairs of the “Disputes on Nature” series)
Meetings
on ZOOM, Israel time (registration via info@nias.org.il)

Research Areas and Activities

Theoretical and mathematical physics, astrophysics, small Solar System bodies and interstellar objects, thermodynamics, cosmometeorology and foundations of natural science. The department hosts the permanent interdisciplinary seminar series “Disputes on Nature” (Disputandum de Natura).

Department Seminars

  1. 18OctoberSunday

    “Disputes on Nature” Series (Disputandum de Natura)

    Comet 3I/ATLAS and Other Small Bodies of the Solar System – Icy Visitors from Distant Worlds

    Комета 3I/ATLAS, и другие малые тела Солнечной системы – ледяные гости из дальних миров

    Dr. Larion Ben-Avraham Ashkinazi · No. 01 Department of Physics and Mathematics, No. 09 Department for the Study of Extraterrestrial Civilisations · Chairs: Prof. E. Arinshtein, Dr. M. Kozlov

    Request ZOOM link (info@nias.org.il)

    19:0018.10.2026 · Israel timein Russian, ZOOM

  2. 14OctoberWednesday

    Seminar held

    Anomalous Rains in the Southern Eilat Region from the Perspective of Cosmometeorology and Tectonics

    Аномальные дожди на юге в районе Эйлата с позиции космометеорологии и тектоники

    Dr. Anatoly Libin, Dr. Romana Libina · No. 01 Department of Physics and Mathematics, No. 06 Department of Sustainable Development Studies

    18:0014.10.2026 · Israel timein Russian, ZOOM

  3. 11OctoberSunday

    Seminar held

    A New Perspective on Entropy Based on an Analysis of the Carnot Cycle

    Новый взгляд на энтропию на основе анализа цикла Карно

    Eng. Nahum Kogan · No. 01 Department of Physics and Mathematics, No. 03 Department of Innovative Technologies

    17:3011.10.2026 · Israel timein Russian, ZOOM

  4. 4OctoberSunday

    Seminar held

    The Problem of Description in Natural Science (“Disputes on Nature” Series)

    Проблема описания в естествознании (цикл «Диспуты о Природе»)

    Dr. Boris Medres · No. 01 Department of Physics and Mathematics, No. 02 Department of History and Philosophy

    19:0004.10.2026 · Israel timein Russian, ZOOM

  5. 22SeptemberTuesday

    Seminar held

    The Universe: A Rethinking

    Вселенная. Переосмысление

    Acad. I. Efremov, M.Sc. O. Efremova · No. 01 Department of Physics and Mathematics, No. 09 Department for the Study of Extraterrestrial Civilisations

    19:0022.09.2026 · Israel timein Russian, ZOOM

Department Publications and Materials

Members and Speakers

Prof. Eduard Arinshtein (Scientific Editor & NIAS Editorial Board), Dr. Mikhail Kozlov (NIAS Editorial Board), Dr. Harold Gurevich, Prof. Zalmen Filer, Prof. Lev Preigerman, Dr. Boris Medres, Dr. Larion Ben-Avraham Ashkinazi, Eng. Nahum Kogan, Dr. Anatoly Libin, Dr. Romana Libina, Acad. I. Efremov, M.Sc. O. Efremova.

How to Join the Department

Complete the online membership application form or write to the NIAS Scientific Council at info@nias.org.il naming the “Department of Physics and Mathematics” (No. 01). Full membership rules and sample N3-51 are available on the Join NIAS page.