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The gravitational waves and their implications

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Les ondes gravitationnelles et leurs implications

IN BRIEF Gravitational waves: oscillations of the curvature of space-time. Produced by cosmic events such as supernovas and black holes. Validation of general relativity by Albert Einstein in 1916. Possible detection thanks to facilities like LIGO. Significant consequences for modern astrophysics and the study of universes. Access to invisible phenomena that enrich our understanding of … Read more

The history of physics: from the ancient Greeks to Einstein

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L'histoire de la physique : des Grecs anciens à Einstein

IN BRIEF Origins of physics in ancient Greece, with philosophers like Aristotle. Contributions of Greek engineers to 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