Objectives of the Institute

To promote and advance the science of physics and its application in Sri Lanka by-

providing a centre for the acquisition, dissemination and interchange of knowledge and information in Physics;

providing a forum for the presentation of original communications and discussions thereon;

cpublishing matters of interest to the profession of Physics;

establishing and maintaining libraries;

promoting and maintaining standards in Physics education at all levels;

promoting, encouraging and fostering research in Physics; and

promoting the application of Physics in the development activities of the country;

to bring to the notice of the Government, public corporations, local bodies and other institutions all matters connected with the application of Physics to the progress and development of the country;

to ensure the maintenance of high standards by members in their professional activities;

to establish liasion, and if necessary, seek affiliation with other scientific and professional organizations in Sri Lanka or abroad;

to safeguard and enhance the status of the profession of Physics in Sri Lanka;

to secure satisfactory working and living conditions for Physicists in Sri Lanka ; and.

to take any other measures that may be necessary for the attainment of all or any of the objects of the corporation.