Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit from Coursera

Partez à la découverte de l'infiniment grand et de l'infiniment petit dans leurs aspects les plus proches de notre quotidien, en compagnie de physiciens et de physiciennes qui vont vous faire découvrir leur présence insoupçonnée dans notre vie de tous les jours. Vous vous initierez à la vie et aux métiers d'une grande collaboration en physique de l'infiniment petit et de l'infiniment grand, vous découvrirez comment les outils développés dans ces domaines ont trouvé des applications inattendues, comment la physique nucléaire a profondément modifié les domaines de l'énergie et de la santé, et comment les propriétés de certaines particules aident à présent d'autres disciplines à sonder la matière d'une manière totalement différente.

Ce cours en français fait partie du MOOC "Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit", conçus par des physiciens et des physiciennes du Labex P2IO (Physique des 2 Infinis et des Origines) regroupant des laboratoires de physique de l'infiniment grand et de l'infiniment petit situés à Orsay et Saclay. Les différents parcours de ce MOOC vous montreront les connaissances et les énigmes de l'infiniment grand et de l'infiniment petit, les relations que ces deux infinis entretiennent, et les liens de ces découvertes avec la société :

https://www.coursera.org/learn/physique-2-infinis-infiniment-petit

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Le MOOC "Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit" a été conçu avec le soutien financier du Labex P2IO (Physique des 2 Infinis et des Origines) présenté sur www.labex-p2io.fr

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Syllabus

Des Infinis et des Hommes

Ce module s'intéresse à la nature de la recherche fondamentale et à ses liens avec notre quotidien. Il aborde aussi la manière dont travaillent les hommes et les femmes qui participent aux progrès de la connaissance.

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Explore les liens entre la physique de l'infiniment grand et de l'infiniment petit

Aborde des applications concrètes de la physique nucléaire dans l'énergie et la santé

Présente des technologies issues de la physique de l'infiniment grand et de l'infiniment petit utilisées dans la vie quotidienne

Nécessite des connaissances préalables en physique pour bien comprendre le contenu

Reviews summary

La physique des deux infinis appliquée au quotidien

Selon les apprenants, ce cours offre une exploration fascinante de la physique fondamentale (infiniment grand et infiniment petit) en la connectant directement à notre vie quotidienne. Les étudiants soulignent souvent la clarté des explications rendant des sujets complexes accessibles même sans formation scientifique préalable. La mise en lumière des applications concrètes dans des domaines comme l'énergie et la santé est particulièrement appréciée. Les instructeurs sont perçus comme passionnants et pédagogues. Bien que la majorité des retours soit positive, quelques rares commentaires suggèrent que pour les personnes ayant déjà des bases solides en physique, le contenu peut parfois sembler manquer un peu de profondeur sur des aspects spécifiques. Globalement, c'est un cours très bien reçu pour comprendre l'impact sociétal de la physique moderne.

Ce cours est le dernier d'un MOOC en 4 parties.

"C'est le quatrième et dernier cours de la série 'Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit'."

"Il est recommandé d'avoir suivi les modules précédents pour une compréhension complète, même si celui-ci est accessible."

"Ce cours clôture bien la série en abordant les liens avec la société."

Exploration riche des applications en santé, énergie, etc.

"Les modules sur les applications de la physique nucléaire en santé et énergie étaient très instructifs."

"J'ai découvert des utilisations insoupçonnées des outils et concepts de la physique des deux infinis."

"Les exemples concrets d'utilisation des muons ou du rayonnement synchrotron étaient fascinants."

Les physiciens partagent leur passion et expertise.

"Les professeurs sont passionnants et on sent leur expertise, c'est très motivant."

"Leur manière d'expliquer rend le sujet vivant et intéressant."

"De vrais chercheurs qui partagent leur savoir, c'est un plus indéniable."

Rend les sujets de physique complexes compréhensibles pour tous.

"Les explications sont très claires et progressives, ce qui rend des concepts difficiles très accessibles."

"Même sans bagage scientifique, j'ai pu suivre et comprendre l'essentiel grâce à la pédagogie des intervenants."

"Un cours très bien structuré qui vulgarise sans simplifier à l'excès."

Démontre l'impact de la physique sur la vie de tous les jours.

"J'ai particulièrement apprécié la manière dont le cours fait le lien entre des concepts de physique fondamentaux et notre vie quotidienne."

"Cela m'a permis de voir comment la physique nucléaire ou des particules influe sur la médecine ou l'énergie que j'utilise."

"Ce cours m'a vraiment ouvert les yeux sur la présence de l'infiniment grand et petit autour de nous."

Parfois jugé trop superficiel par certains initiés.

"Ayant déjà des connaissances en physique, j'ai trouvé que certains sujets auraient pu être approfondis."

"Le cours est excellent pour débutants mais peut-être un peu général pour ceux qui cherchent des détails techniques."

"Quelques chapitres restent en surface, j'aurais aimé aller plus loin."

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