Museums and exhibitions dedicated to physics

Les musées et expositions dédiés à la physique

IN BRIEF Exhibition “Teaching Physics, an Art!” at the Musée Bernard d’Agesci. Themes covered: optics, weight and measurements, electricity. Initiatives around the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games at the Curie Museum. Curie Museum: historical site, modern facilities near the Panthéon. Immersive Science Museum in Lyon, offering unique experiences. New exhibition in Rouen on the … Read more

Electromagnetism: electric and magnetic field

L'électromagnétisme : champ électrique et magnétique

IN BRIEF Electromagnetism: study of interactions between charged particles. Electromagnetic field: combination of electric and magnetic fields. An electric field is related to a voltage. A magnetic field arises from moving electric charges. The two fields are inseparable and interact with each other. An electric current generates both an electric field and a magnetic field. … Read more

Le rôle de la symétrie en physique

Le rôle de la symétrie en physique

IN BRIEF Symmetry: A 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: A mathematical structure that formalizes the relationships between symmetries and physical laws. Conservation: Each symmetry leads to the conservation of a physical quantity, according to … Read more

The cosmology and the origin of the universe

La cosmologie et l'origine de l'univers

IN BRIEF Big Bang : a cosmic event marking the origin of the Universe according to the current cosmological model. Origins of the Universe : study of the conditions that preceded and followed the Big Bang. Formation Eras : the Universe evolved through the radiation era, then the matter era. String Theory : suggests that … Read more

Recent discoveries in fundamental physics

Recent discoveries in fundamental physics

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

The fundamental forces: gravity, electromagnetism, and more

Les forces fondamentales : gravité, électromagnétisme et plus

IN BRIEF Four fundamental forces: gravitational force, electromagnetic force, strong nuclear force, weak nuclear force. Gravity: attraction of all masses, the weakest force. Electromagnetism: framework force of matter and responsible for interactions between electric charges. Strong nuclear force: keeps protons and neutrons bound in the atomic nucleus. Weak nuclear force: involved in certain forms of … Read more

The laws of Newton: explanation and practical applications

Les lois de Newton : explication et applications pratiques

IN BRIEF First law: Principle of inertia, an object at rest remains at rest and an object in motion maintains its speed. Second law: Relationship between force, mass, and acceleration (F = ma). Third law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The laws of Newton are the foundations of classical mechanics. … Read more

Le rôle des mathématiques en physique : un langage universel

Le rôle des mathématiques en physique : un langage universel

IN BRIEF Mathematics as a universal language Relationship with physics, biology, computer science Essential role in understanding the world Mathematical logic for decision making Application in research and conferences Universality of mathematics in sciences Importance of theorems and fractals Theory of chaos and its implications In the field of physics, mathematics plays a fundamental role, … Read more