IN BRIEF Two approaches to physics: Classical Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics Classical Mechanics: motion of macroscopic bodies (laws of Newton) Quantum Mechanics: study of subatomic particles and their behaviors. Importance of energy quantization in quantum mechanics. Orbitals: description of the electron cloud and probability of presence of a particle. Convergence between the two mechanics at … Read more
IN BRIEF Flight controller: manages the engines to ensure stability. Forces in flight: balance between lift and gravity. Drone geometry: structure in parallelepiped with 4 motors equipped with propellers. Flight balance: management of pitch and roll movements. Hovering flight: lift force generated by the rotation of the propellers. Stability: maintained by sensors and appropriate controls. … Read more
IN BRIEF Recommended podcasts to explore physics. Varied topics, from elementary particles to astrophysics. Renowned speakers, including researchers and science communicators. Accessible and engaging format, ideal for all levels. Complementary resources to deepen knowledge. Podcasts have become a valuable tool for those looking to learn and get initiated into physics. With their accessible and engaging … Read more
IN BRIEF Definition: Celestial objects in an intense gravitational field. Formation: Collapse of a massive star at the end of its life. Singularity: Central point where mass is concentrated. Dark matter and dark energy: Mysteries related to their presence around black holes. General relativity: Theoretical framework for studying the properties of black holes. X-ray telescopes: … Read more
IN BRIEF Marie Curie: First woman to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics. Albert Einstein: Iconic figure of relativity. Isaac Newton: Pioneer of classical mechanics. Archimedes: Famous for his contributions to mathematics and physics. Galileo: Forerunner of the scientific method. Max Planck: Initiator of quantum theory. Niels Bohr: Revolutionized the understanding of the atom. Erwin … Read more
IN BRIEF Big Bang: explosive event marking the birth of the Universe Occurred about 13.7 billion years ago Emergence of a dense and hot Universe The Big Bang theory supported by contemporary observations Universe in expansion since its creation Questions about origin: what happened before? No defined time before the Big Bang Exploration of the … Read more
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
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
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
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