IN BRIEF Flight controller: manages the motors 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: lift force generated by the rotation of the propellers. Stability: maintained by appropriate sensors and controls. Quadcopter … Read more
IN BRIEF Recommended podcasts to discover physics. Varied topics, from elementary particles to astrophysics. Renowned speakers, including researchers and science communicators. Accessible and engaging format, ideal for all levels. Supplementary resources to deepen knowledge. Podcasts have become a valuable tool for those wanting to learn and get introduced to physics. Thanks to their accessible and … 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 to study 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 : Precursor of the scientific method. Max Planck : Initiator of quantum theory. Niels Bohr : … 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 continuously expanding since its creation Questions about the origin: what happened before? No defined time before the Big Bang Exploration of … Read more
IN BRIEF Exhibition “Teaching Physics, an Art!” at the Bernard d’Agesci Museum. Topics covered: optics, weight and measures, electricity. Initiatives related to the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games at the Curie Museum. Curie Museum: historical site, modern equipment near the Panthéon. Immersive Science Museum in Lyon, offering unique experiences. New exhibition in Rouen on … Read more
IN BRIEF Electromagnetism: study of interactions between charged particles. Electromagnetic field: combination of electric and magnetic fields. An electric field is associated with a voltage. A magnetic field arises from moving electric charges. Both fields are inseparable and interact with each other. An electric current generates both an electric field and a magnetic field. The … Read more
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
IN BRIEF Big Bang: cosmic event marking the origin of the Universe according to the current cosmological model. Origins of the Universe: study of the conditions preceding and following the Big Bang. Formation Eras: the Universe evolved through the radiation era, followed by the matter era. String Theory: suggests that the Big Bang could be … Read more
IN BRIEF Gravitational waves: oscillations of the curvature of space-time. Produced by cosmic events such as supernovae and black holes. Validation of general relativity by Albert Einstein in 1916. Detection possible thanks to installations like LIGO. Important consequences for modern astrophysics and the study of universes. Access to invisible phenomena that enrich our understanding of … Read more