applications of physics

The daily applications of physics

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Les applications quotidiennes de la physique

IN BRIEF Microelectronics: Used in computers and smartphones. Laser beam: Applications in medicine and communication. MRI: Medical imaging for diagnosis. Agriculture: Irradiation to extend the shelf life of food. Mechanics: Principles governing our daily movements. Thermodynamics: Regulation of heat in our devices. Optics: Screens and display technologies. Quantum physics: Innovations in medicine and drug development. … Read more

Statistical physics and its applications

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La physique statistique et ses applications

IN BRIEF The object of statistical physics: to explain the behavior of macroscopic systems. Relation to thermodynamics and its fundamental laws. Key concepts: temperature, entropy, enthalpy, free energy. Practical applications in various fields: metals, semiconductors, radiation physics. Importance of microscopic properties to understand macroscopic properties. Contribution to research on elementary particles and other quantum phenomena. … Read more