fundamental physics

Primordial gravitational waves

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At the frontier of modern cosmology, primordial gravitational waves present themselves as a fundamental enigma for deciphering the history of the universe. These subtle oscillations in the very structure of spacetime are thought to have emerged during the very first moments of the cosmos, shortly after the Big Bang, and carry precious information about the … Read more

Recent discoveries in fundamental physics

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Les découvertes récentes en physique fondamentale

IN BRIEF Discovery of a new force of nature. Identification of HD1, the oldest galaxy. Future of particle physics post-Higgs boson. Advances in quantum physics opening new research avenues. Dynamics of volcanoes illuminated by recent studies. Potential of future discoveries in fundamental physics. Evaluation of the large hadron collider (LHC). Impact of discoveries on the … Read more