advanced materials

Material Physics: Technological Innovations

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La physique des matériaux : innovations technologiques

IN BRIEF Study of materials and their properties Impact of technological innovations on society Importance of innovative materials in modern technologies Recent examples: nanoparticles, quantum dots, aerogel Evolution towards more sustainable and high-performance materials Applications in various fields, such as energy and electronics Key role of materials in the rise of tomorrow’s technologies The physics … Read more

Superconductivity: properties and challenges

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La supraconductivité : propriétés et enjeux

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