IN SHORT Role of mathematics in optimizing production and reducing costs Impact of mathematics on GDP: 15% in several countries 3.3 million wage-earning jobs affected by mathematics in 2019 Societal change during the industrial revolution 4th industrial revolution focused on the development of mathematics Industrialization: transformation of production modes and definition of work Importance of … Read more
IN BRIEF Art and science: two domains in creative synergy. Mutual inspiration: artists and scientists draw from each other’s advances. Creativity: a driver of innovation in both fields. Observation and experimentation: linked by similar methods. Visualization: artistic and scientific techniques converge. Technology: impact on contemporary artistic creation. History: figures like Leonardo da Vinci illustrate this … Read more
IN BRIEF Climate: a set of averages of atmospheric elements over a given period. Meteorology: study of atmospheric phenomena in the short term. Climatology: analysis of climatic variations over the long term. Current reference period: 30 years to define a climate. Weather forecasts: based on the study of phenomena such as clouds and precipitation. Impact … Read more
IN BRIEF Existence of antimatter: infinitesimal quantities in the universe Particles and antiparticles: fundamental symmetry Issue of matter-antimatter imbalance after the Big Bang Absence of antimatter: one of the greatest mysteries of the universe Production of antimatter in the laboratory, notably at CERN Exorbitant cost of antimatter: precious and rare substance Properties of antimatter: transformation … Read more
IN BRIEF Particle accelerators: essential devices for exploring nuclear physics and particle physics. CERN: home to the largest circular accelerator in the world. Use in various fields: fundamental research and science popularization. Current limitations: high cost, insufficient power, and fragility of existing accelerators. Past and ongoing experiments: exploration of elementary particles. Operation: acceleration of particle … Read more
IN BRIEF Essential scientific documentaries on physics. Exploring the universe through captivating films. Diverse 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 cultural enrichment: Rick and Morty, The Big Bang Theory. Impact of science on our daily lives … Read more
IN BRIEF Natural phenomenon of electrostatic discharge. Occurs during thunderstorms in clouds called cumulonimbus. Accumulation of electric charges causing enormous 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 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 Origins of physics in ancient Greece, with philosophers like Aristotle. Contributions of Greek engineers in the development of science. Evolution towards relativity with the work of Einstein. Impact of major discoveries, from Thales to Einstein. Fundamental concepts such as number and theories of mechanics. Transformation of modern physics with the emergence of quantum … Read more
