EN BREF Superordinateurs : outils essentiels pour les recherches en astrophysique. Utilisation pour des simulations complexes des phénomènes cosmiques. Collaboration de chercheurs via des supercalculateurs comme Frontera et Jean Zay. Capacités de calcul dépassant les quadrillions d’opérations par seconde. Projets en cours pour créer la plus grande carte 3D de l’univers. Impact sur la compréhension … Read more
IN BRIEF Physics: study of forces, energy, and the properties of objects. Chemistry: analysis of matter, molecules, and chemical reactions. Physical chemistry: intersection between physics and chemistry, focusing on the physical aspects of chemical systems. Physical transformations: changes of state (solid, liquid, gaseous) without altering the chemical composition. Chemical transformations: rearrangements of molecules, leading to … Read more
IN BRIEF Microelectronics: Used in computers and smartphones. Laser beam: Applications in medicine and communication. MRI: Medical imaging for diagnosis. Agriculture: Irradiation to extend the shelf life of food. Mechanics: Principles governing our daily movements. Thermodynamics: Regulation of heat in our devices. Optics: Screens and display technologies. Quantum physics: Innovations in medicine and drug development. … Read more
IN BRIEF Anecdotes about significant discoveries in physics The accidental discovery of X-rays Albert Einstein and his revolutionary theories The link between electricity and magnetism Elementary particles: decisive advances The Higgs boson, a breakthrough in modern physics Explorations of the universe and black holes Impact of penicillin on life sciences Discoveries that changed our understanding … Read more
IN BRIEF Biophysics: merging of physics and biology. Study of biological systems using physical methods. Exploration of mechanics in living organisms. Understanding the functioning of biological mechanisms. Analysis of interactions at the molecular level. Use of physical principles to elucidate biological phenomena. Perspective on energy processes in biology. Biophysics is a fascinating field that illustrates … Read more
IN BRIEF Economic Modeling: a crucial process for analyzing economic systems. Conceptualization, formalization, specification, and experimentation are the key stages of modeling. Econophysics: a multidisciplinary approach that uses tools from physics to solve economic problems. Economic simulation allows for observing the functioning of economic phenomena. Mathematical and statistical tools: used in econometrics to analyze data. … Read more
IN BRIEF Modern astronomy: study of celestial objects and their properties. Galileo: pioneer who laid the foundations of modern science. Universal gravitation: discovery integrating different physical approaches. Atomic physics: fundamental for understanding the Universe. Astronomical observations: keys to exploring other planets and life. Links between physics and astronomy: unification of disciplines to explain the origin … Read more
IN BRIEF Neurosciences: study of the organization and functioning of the human brain. Brain: complex and always under scientific exploration. Albert Einstein: his model of physics may offer clues about cognitive functioning. Neural circuits: research on cognitive processes such as memory and reasoning. Challenges of neurosciences: understanding the mysteries of the human brain and its … Read more
IN BRIEF Links between physics and historical disasters Analysis of natural phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanoes Study of the effects of disasters on civilizations Use of physics to predict and understand these events Importance of scientific outreach to raise public awareness Physics plays a crucial role in understanding past disasters, helping us analyze the … Read more
IN BRIEF Interdisciplinarity: Facilitates connections between disciplines. Statistical tools: Used in sociology and psychology. Education: Learning mathematics related to other subjects. Mathematical models: An essential element for scientific understanding. Geometry, numbers, and other sub-disciplines: Fundamental links. Science popularization: Making mathematical concepts accessible. Innovation: Encouraged by the integration of mathematics into the sciences. General culture: The … Read more