laws of nature

The fundamental forces that govern the universe

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Les forces fondamentales qui régissent l'univers

IN BRIEF Four fundamental forces: gravitation, electromagnetism, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force Gravity: governs weight and the trajectories of celestial bodies Electromagnetic force: regulates interactions between charged particles Strong nuclear force: holds protons and neutrons together in the atomic nucleus Weak nuclear force: responsible for nuclear transformations Standard model: theorizes the fundamental interactions … Read more

The role of symmetry in physics

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Le rôle de la symétrie en physique

IN BRIEF Symmetry: Fundamental concept in physics, reflecting the invariance of a system under transformations. Transformations: Symmetries can be associated with changes such as rotations or inversions. Symmetry groups: Mathematical structure that formalizes the relationships between symmetries and physical laws. Conservation: Each symmetry leads to the conservation of a physical quantity, according to Noether’s theorem. … Read more