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A la recherche du temps précis : la découverte de l’oscillateur

Simon Nessim Henein, Ilan Vardi
2019
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L'introduction d'un oscillateur comme base de temps a marqué une révolution dans la mesure précise du temps. Cet article décrit comment les chercheurs du 17e siècle ont découvert les oscillateurs qui règlent nos horloges et montres mécaniques. Une lecture des textes d'origine révèle les difficultés auxquelles ils ont dû faire face.

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2019
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