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Record 1 1988-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Physics
OBS

«mathematical physics»: The study of the mathematical systems which represent physical phenomena; particular areas are, for example, quantum and statistical mechanics and field theory.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Physique
OBS

Spécialiste de la physique mathématique.

OBS

La distinction entre Physique expérimentales, Physique théorique, Physique mathématique ne concerne essentiellement que les nécessités dues à la division du travail.

CONT

Dans les années soixante, les physiciens mathématiciens Roger Penrose et Stephen Hawking ont montré qu'il en est de même en relativité générale. Sous certaines conditions, la matière évolue pour former des singularités où des quantités physiquement mesurables deviennent infinies.

Spanish

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