IN BRIEF 70 years of discoveries at CERN Discovery of W and Z bosons in 1983 Revolution in particle detection with the multi-wire proportional chamber in 1968 Significant impact on electroweak theory The Large Hadron Collider as a tool for fundamental exploration Advances in particle physics and their societal application Celebrations and new research projects … Read more
IN BRIEF Wave-particle duality: a fundamental concept in physics. Light behaves both as a wave and as a particle. Examples of experiments: diffraction and interference. Each particle is associated with a specific wave (wavelength). The wave model and the particle model apply depending on the context. Implications for the structure of the atom. Importance of … Read more
IN BRIEF Holographic principle: central concept in theoretical physics. Suggests that the information of a system can be represented on its surface rather than within its volume. Related to the study of black holes and their event horizon. Indicates a relationship between gravity and quantum. Suggests that our universe could be similar to a hologram. … Read more
IN BRIEF Nuclear Physics: study of the atomic nucleus and its interactions. Binding Energy: energy required to dissociate the nucleus into nucleons. Properties and structure of the atomic nucleus analyzed through various research axes. Nuclear Reactions: fission and fusion, the basis of nuclear energy. Applications: energy, medicine, agronomy, and scientific research. Impact of radioactivity in … Read more
IN SHORT Definition: State of a material at very low temperature capable of conducting an electric current without resistance. Meissner effect: Expulsion of magnetic fields when transitioning to the superconducting state. Applications: Lossless electricity transmission, magnetic levitation, magnetic resonance imaging. Fascinating properties: Indefinite circulation of a current in a superconducting ring. Challenges: Understanding the mechanisms … Read more
IN BRIEF Two approaches to physics: Classical Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics Classical Mechanics: motion of macroscopic bodies (laws of Newton) Quantum Mechanics: study of subatomic particles and their behaviors. Importance of energy quantization in quantum mechanics. Orbitals: description of the electron cloud and probability of presence of a particle. Convergence between the two mechanics at … Read more
IN BRIEF Quantum mechanics and general relativity: two major theories of physics. Mathematical incompatibility between the two theories. Issue of unifying gravity and quantum mechanics. General relativity describes gravity on a large scale. Quantum mechanics operates on a subatomic scale. The challenges of a unified theory in the context of the universe. The need to … Read more
IN BRIEF Flight controller: manages the engines to ensure stability. Forces in flight: balance between lift and gravity. Drone geometry: structure in parallelepiped with 4 motors equipped with propellers. Flight balance: management of pitch and roll movements. Hovering flight: lift force generated by the rotation of the propellers. Stability: maintained by sensors and appropriate controls. … Read more
IN BRIEF Recommended podcasts to explore physics. Varied topics, from elementary particles to astrophysics. Renowned speakers, including researchers and science communicators. Accessible and engaging format, ideal for all levels. Complementary resources to deepen knowledge. Podcasts have become a valuable tool for those looking to learn and get initiated into physics. With their accessible and engaging … Read more
IN BRIEF Definition: Celestial objects in an intense gravitational field. Formation: Collapse of a massive star at the end of its life. Singularity: Central point where mass is concentrated. Dark matter and dark energy: Mysteries related to their presence around black holes. General relativity: Theoretical framework for studying the properties of black holes. X-ray telescopes: … Read more