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ISPhO Problems and Solutions

An international olympiad run since 2023 by MIPT near Moscow, built around problems drawn from current research, with theoretical and experimental rounds.

2026

Russia (remote)

Theory3 problems
Experimental1 problemFiber Bragg gratingProblem
More materialsAnswer sheet
  • 4ExperimentalFiber Bragg gratingProblem
    More materialsAnswer sheet

2025

Russia

Theory3 problems
  • 1TheoryFerromagnetic domain wall dynamicsProblems and solutions
  • 2TheoryVibrational structure of polyynesProblems and solutions
  • 3TheorySingle-electron transistorProblems and solutions
Experimental1 problemLED ColorProblems and solutions

2024

Russia

Theory3 problems
  • 1TheoryThermal oxidationProblemSolution
  • 2TheoryMemristors and NVRAMProblemSolution
  • 3TheoryHydraulic jumpProblemSolution
Experimental1 problemAbsorption spectroscopy and chemical kineticsProblemSolution
  • 4ExperimentalAbsorption spectroscopy and chemical kineticsProblemSolution

2023

Russia

Theory3 problems
  • 1Polycrystal diffusionProblemSolution
  • 2Muon anomalous magnetic momentProblemSolution
  • 3Frequency measurements with ring resonatorsProblemSolution