IN BRIEF Must-watch scientific documentaries on physics. Discovering the universe through captivating films. Varied themes: from quantum to elementary particles. Best platforms to watch: Netflix, YouTube, and others. Recent films: Oppenheimer, The James Webb Telescope. Series to follow for learning: Rick and Morty, The Big Bang Theory. Impact of science on our daily lives and … Read more
IN BRIEF Chimiephysique.free.fr: Free courses and exercises for all levels from middle school to high school. PCCL: Site dedicated to physical chemistry for middle and high school. Labolycée: Access to various educational resources. Physique-chimie.fr: Content tailored for autonomous learning. Physics 2000: Resources in English to deepen concepts. Éduscol: Information on the use of digital technologies … Read more
IN BRIEF Multiverse: Concept of multiple coexisting universes. Hypotheses: Emanating from theoretical physics, notably the string theory. Parallel dimensions: Possibility of dimensions beyond our classical understanding. Cosmic inflation: Rapid expansion of the early universe suggesting other universes. Evidence: Difficulty in testing the multiverse hypothesis. Scientific speculations: Variety of possible scenarios surrounding the multiverse. Time travel: … Read more
IN BRIEF Natural phenomenon of electrostatic discharge. Occurs during thunderstorms in clouds called cumulonimbus. Accumulation of electric charges causing tremendous voltages. Occurs between clouds or between a cloud and the ground. Can reach temperatures of 30,000 °C. The speed of the discharge can exceed 200,000 km/h. Lightning is a common natural electric arc. Potential impacts … Read more
IN BRIEF Nature of light: form of visible electromagnetic energy. Visible spectrum: red (longest wavelength) to violet (shortest wavelength). White light: polychromatic, containing different radiations. Propagation: movement of energy without transportation of matter. Physical phenomenon: behaviors of waves and particles. Thermal exchanges: objects emit according to their temperature. Light is a fascinating phenomenon that plays … Read more
IN BRIEF Scientific culture: Appropriation of fundamental knowledge. Circulation of knowledge: Exchanges between disciplines and experimental practices. Future developments: Reasoning and innovation for the next 50 years. Mental training: Importance of physics in critical reasoning. Fluid science: Understanding natural phenomena and environmental issues. Interdisciplinarity: Role of physics in other disciplines and fields of study. Digital … Read more
IN BRIEF Sensors present in smartphones: accelerometers, magnetometers, gyroscopes, etc. Using physical laws to measure speed, acceleration, and other parameters. Smartphones as mini-laboratories for scientific experiments. Application of quantum physics in smartphone technology. Impact of mobile technology on our understanding of physical phenomena. Possibility of scientific popularization through educational applications. Smartphones, these ubiquitous devices in … Read more
IN BRIEF Holographic principle: central concept in theoretical physics. Proposes that the information of a system can be represented on its surface rather than in its volume. Related to the study of black holes and their event horizon. Indicates a relationship between gravity and quantum. Proposes that our universe could be similar to a hologram. … Read more
IN BRIEF Definition: State of a material at very low temperatures capable of conducting electric current without resistance. Meissner Effect: Expulsion of magnetic fields when transitioning to the superconducting state. Applications: Lossless electricity transport, magnetic levitation, magnetic resonance imaging. Fascinating properties: Indefinite current circulation in a superconducting ring. Challenges: Understanding the mechanisms of superconductivity and … Read more
IN BRIEF Two approaches in 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 a particle’s presence. Convergence between the two mechanics at specific … Read more