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Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-12-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mathematical physics
1, record 1, English, mathematical%20physics
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The study of the mathematical systems which represent physical phenomena; particular areas are, for example, quantum and statistical mechanics and field theory. 2, record 1, English, - mathematical%20physics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The area of physics aimed at deducing the consequences of the more established physical theories by relying mainly on the method of mathematical solution, presuming that the basic laws of physics are known. A fruitful approach is possible largely because there is close analogy between the mathematical problems arising in different fields of theoretical physics. 3, record 1, English, - mathematical%20physics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "mathematical physics" is sometimes used synonymously with "theoretical physics". See "theoretical physics". 3, record 1, English, - mathematical%20physics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- physique mathématique
1, record 1, French, physique%20math%C3%A9matique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La physique théorique dégage et applique les lois et crée et met en œuvre les concepts physiques sous la contrainte de la physique expérimentale et en interréaction étroite avec celle-ci. Elle comporte différents niveaux, qui peuvent aller de l'interprétation de tel résultat expérimental spécialisé à l'aide des lois physiques connues jusqu'à la recherche de lois fondamentales nouvelles. Elle est mathématique dans la mesure où les mathématiques jouent le rôle constitutif qu'on a indiqué plus haut. On désigne en général sous le nom de physique mathématique une activité beaucoup plus spécialisée, que l'on pourrait décrire comme une tâche de refonte et d’épuration de la physique théorique. [...] Il s’agit [...] d’une activité [...] portant sur des théories et des concepts déjà créés et assurés. Elle permet d’évaluer le degré exact de corrélation entre un certain nombre d’énoncés théoriques, donc d’estimer la rigidité ou la souplesse relatives d’un système théorique face à la nécessité ou à l'éventualité d’une refonte. 2, record 1, French, - physique%20math%C3%A9matique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] la physique mathématique est une activité de physiciens et non de mathématiciens, car la nature des théories qu’elle soumet à son investigation et le type d’hypothèses alternatives qu’elle est amenée à formuler répondent au développement général de la physique et tiennent nécessairement compte, de près ou de loin, de sa pratique expérimentale. 2, record 1, French, - physique%20math%C3%A9matique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La distinction entre Physique expérimentale, Physique théorique, Physique mathématique ne concerne essentiellement que les nécessités dues à la division du travail. 3, record 1, French, - physique%20math%C3%A9matique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Laws and Legal Documents
- Labour Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- close interpretation
1, record 2, English, close%20interpretation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- strict interpretation 2, record 2, English, strict%20interpretation
correct
- strict construction 3, record 2, English, strict%20construction
correct
- narrow construction 4, record 2, English, narrow%20construction
- narrow interpretation 5, record 2, English, narrow%20interpretation
- rigid interpretation 1, record 2, English, rigid%20interpretation
- restrictive construction 4, record 2, English, restrictive%20construction
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Lois et documents juridiques
- Relations du travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- interprétation stricte
1, record 2, French, interpr%C3%A9tation%20stricte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- interprétation restrictive 2, record 2, French, interpr%C3%A9tation%20restrictive
correct, feminine noun
- interprétation étroite 3, record 2, French, interpr%C3%A9tation%20%C3%A9troite
feminine noun
- interprétation rigoureuse 4, record 2, French, interpr%C3%A9tation%20rigoureuse
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Leyes y documentos jurídicos
- Relaciones laborales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- interpretación rigurosa
1, record 2, Spanish, interpretaci%C3%B3n%20rigurosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-09-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Climatology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Global Analysis, Integration, and Modelling
1, record 3, English, Global%20Analysis%2C%20Integration%2C%20and%20Modelling
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GAIM 2, record 3, English, GAIM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Global Analysis, Interpretation and Modelling 3, record 3, English, Global%20Analysis%2C%20Interpretation%20and%20Modelling
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The goal of GAIM is to advance the study of the coupled dynamics of the Earth system using as tools both data and models. GAIM emphasizes activities designed to expand upon the development, testing and analysis of integrative data sets and models of those aspects of the Earth system where IGBP has the scientific lead, and it commits to collaborate on aspects of the Earth system where WCRP and IHDP have the lead. 4, record 3, English, - Global%20Analysis%2C%20Integration%2C%20and%20Modelling
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Climatologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Global Analysis, Integration, and Modelling
1, record 3, French, Global%20Analysis%2C%20Integration%2C%20and%20Modelling
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- GAIM 2, record 3, French, GAIM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Global Analysis, Interpretation and Modelling 3, record 3, French, Global%20Analysis%2C%20Interpretation%20and%20Modelling
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l’organisme. 4, record 3, French, - Global%20Analysis%2C%20Integration%2C%20and%20Modelling
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le GAIM est un projet principal du PIGB dont l'objectif est de favoriser le développement de modèles détaillés de prévision du système biogéochimique global et de coupler ces modèles avec ceux du système climatique physique. Les activités du GAIM recoupent celles des autres projets du PIGB puisqu'elles sont étroitement liées à ces derniers. Le GAIM possède toutefois sa propre identité grâce à sa spécialisation sur l'interprétation globale et l'élaboration de modèles(comprenant l'association d’éléments préalablement séparés) ainsi que par son étroite collaboration avec des activités complémentaires du PMRC. 5, record 3, French, - Global%20Analysis%2C%20Integration%2C%20and%20Modelling
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Analyse, interprétation et modélisation globales
- Analyse, Interprétation et Modélisation à l’échelle mondiale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Climatología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Análisis, Interpretación y Modelización Mundiales
1, record 3, Spanish, An%C3%A1lisis%2C%20Interpretaci%C3%B3n%20y%20Modelizaci%C3%B3n%20Mundiales
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- GAIM 2, record 3, Spanish, GAIM
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-10-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Laws and Legal Documents
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- narrow and technical construction 1, record 4, English, narrow%20and%20technical%20construction
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Lois et documents juridiques
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- interprétation étroite et littérale
1, record 4, French, interpr%C3%A9tation%20%C3%A9troite%20et%20litt%C3%A9rale
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Southam, [1984] 2 RCS [Recueil des arrêts de la Cour suprême du Canada] 145, 156. 1, record 4, French, - interpr%C3%A9tation%20%C3%A9troite%20et%20litt%C3%A9rale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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