Queueing theory and its practical applications

La théorie des files d’attente et ses applications pratiques

IN BRIEF Definition: Study of queue management systems. Application areas: Use in various industrial sectors. Analytical models: Based on probability techniques. Objective: Optimize management and flow of customers. Queue systems: Analysis of behaviors and performances. Operations research: Integration of concepts into complex systems. Terminology: Kendall-Lee notation and other methods. The queueing theory is a field … Read more

Combinatorics and its practical applications

La combinatoire et ses applications pratiques

IN BRIEF Combinatorics studies the configurations of finite collections of objects. Essential in many research sectors. Analytical combinatorics: fusion of analysis and combinatorics for counting. Counting: process of counting the results of experiments. Varied applications in computer science, biology, and physics. Mathematical tools: probabilities, graphs, and discrete structures. The combinatorics is an essential branch of … Read more

Artificial intelligence: practical applications and societal impacts

Intelligence artificielle : applications pratiques et impacts sociétaux

IN SHORT Practical applications of artificial intelligence in various sectors. Improvement of productivity at work through automation. Impact of AI on jobs and the transformation of professional tasks. Facilitation of accessibility for people with disabilities. Ethical questions related to the use of AI technologies. Influence of AI on social behaviors and communication. Examples of applications … Read more

The different types of software: examples and practical applications

The different types of software: examples and practical applications

IN BRIEF System Software: Fundamental for the operation of computers, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Application Software: Tools intended for users, such as word processors or spreadsheets. Antivirus: Protecting systems from cyber threats. Office Software: Includes applications such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Web Browsers: Tools for browsing the web, such as Chrome and … Read more

The laws of Newton: explanation and practical applications

Les lois de Newton : explication et applications pratiques

IN BRIEF First law: Law of inertia, an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion continues at constant speed. Second law: Relationship between force, mass, and acceleration (F = ma). Third law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Newton’s laws are the foundations of classical mechanics. Applications: … Read more