Nanosciences and nanotechnologies are revolutionising research by handling matter on a nanometric scale, close to the atom. They open up innovative prospects in various fields, including materials, medicine, electronics and energy.
In recent decades, research in the field of physics has made significant progress in the field of light-matter interaction. So-called “extreme” lasers have opened up new prospects for science and technology.
Energy research is at the heart of present and future societal challenges. Their challenges are to meet the growing demand for energy, move towards cleaner and more sustainable sources, reduce environmental impacts and make energy available for all.
Physics plays an essential part in understanding the mechanisms of life and also has applications in the field of medicine, providing cutting-edge diagnostic and therapy tools.
Nuclear and particle physics study the infinitesimal constituents of matter and their interactions. Scientists are exploring their origin, their nature, their properties and the fundamental mechanisms that form the structure of the matter in the world around us.
How was the Universe formed? Why is it expanding? What is it made of? Where does its energy come from? How are galaxies, stars, and their planets born and evolve? Astrophysics seeks answers to all these questions.
Mechanics, the science of movement and balance, is constantly renewing itself by innovating and pushing the boundaries of knowledge, while adapting to today’s challenges.
Formation and evolution of continents and oceans, internal and external dynamics of the Earth, interactions between the components of the climate system... What are the physical laws that govern the dynamics of our planet?
