Antoine Lefevre 
IN BRIEF Orbital mechanics: study of the movements of objects in space. Satellite orbits: relationship between altitude and duration of presence in orbit. Kepler’s laws: foundations of observed planetary movements. Artificial satellite: man-made object orbiting around a celestial body. Trajectories: key concept in space mechanics for calculating orbits. Types of satellites: varieties ranging from meteorological … 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: Forerunner of the scientific method. Max Planck: Initiator of quantum theory. Niels Bohr: Revolutionized the understanding of the atom. Erwin … Read more
IN BRIEF Successful measurement of gravity at the microscopic scale Research on quantum gravity to unify fundamental forces Pursuit of a theory unifying general relativity and quantum physics Challenges of particle interactions at the microscopic scale Loop quantum gravity: discrete spacetime Potential impact on cryptography and computability Exploration of issues related to quantum measurement and … Read more
IN BRIEF Detection of dark matter: innovative approach based on Josephson junctions. Exploration of gravitational waves to identify dark matter. Search for axions, potential dark matter candidates, through their conversion into photons. Clear strategies: make, watch become undone, or look for its tremors. Study of neutron stars, potential keys in detecting this invisible matter. Analysis … Read more
IN BRIEF Definition: Study of very low temperatures. Main applications: Medicine, space exploration, superconductivity. Food industry: Use of cryogenic freezer tunnel. Cryogenic cleaning: Historical developments in aeronautics. Conservation: Applications in cryopreservation for preserving various substances. Importance of cryogenic cooling in the thermal balance of materials. Use of liquid nitrogen in the automotive and electronics industries. … Read more
IN BRIEF Classical mechanics: study of the movements and forces of bodies Applications in various fields: physics, chemistry, mechanics, and engineering Importance of Newton’s laws in the design of devices Role in modeling machines and robots Historical foundations: from Galileo to Newton Use in statics and dynamics Analysis of material systems subjected to multiple forces … 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 in expansion since its creation Questions about the origin: what happened before? No defined time before the Big Bang Exploration of … Read more
IN BRIEF Casimir Effect: quantum phenomenon predicted by Hendrik Casimir in 1948. Attractive force between two conducting plates in a perfect vacuum. Based on fluctuations of the electromagnetic field. Highlights the physical reality of the vacuum and its interaction with matter. Can lead to repulsion phenomena under certain conditions. Related to divergent series and the … Read more
IN BRIEF Power plant: transformation of primary energy into electrical energy. Types of plants: thermal, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind. Turbine: captures primary energy to produce motion. Generator: converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. Energy transformation: essential for the operation of power plants. Thermal power plant: uses steam or combustion of gas. Hydroelectric power plant: harnesses the … Read more
IN BRIEF Philosophy of quantum physics: exploration of theoretical foundations. Interpretations: divergence between quantum models, such as the Copenhagen interpretation. Quantum entanglement: fundamental link between distant particles, having practical implications. Philosophical debates: discussions on the nature of reality and the predictability of events. Quantum reality: questioning what we consider real. Elementary phenomena: study of interactions … Read more