The multiverse: science or fiction

Les multivers : science ou fiction

IN BRIEF Multiverse: scientific concept regarding the existence of multiple universes. Parallel dimensions: possibility of variations within the same universes. Cosmological theories: scientific foundations of the multiverse idea. Fiction: widely explored in literature, cinema, and television. Metaverse: distinction between created virtual universes and natural universes. Science and fiction: ongoing debate about the reality of the … Read more

The mathematical foundations of cosmological models

Les bases mathématiques des modèles cosmologiques

IN BRIEF Cosmological Model: Mathematical description of the history of the Universe. Friedmann Equations: Foundation of modern cosmological models. Cosmology: Study of the structures and evolution of the Universe. Quantum Physics: Basis of particle and matter theories. Hubble Constant: Measurement of the expansion of the Universe. Differential and Integral Calculus: Key mathematical tools in celestial … Read more

The big bang: the birth of the universe according to physics

Le big bang : la naissance de l'univers selon la physique

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

The Casimir effect and its theoretical implications

L'effet Casimir et ses implications théoriques

IN BRIEF Casimir Effect: quantum phenomenon predicted by Hendrik Casimir in 1948. Attractive force between two conductive plates in a perfect vacuum. Based on fluctuations of the electromagnetic field. Sheds light on the physical reality of the vacuum and its interaction with matter. Can lead to repulsive phenomena under certain conditions. Related to divergent series … Read more