Exhibition
Henri Poincaré - From mathematician to philosopher
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Original title: "Henri Poincaré - Du mathématicien au philosophe"
This exhibition presents the life of Henri Poincaré, a 19th century mathematician, physicist, philosopher and engineer.
Introduction
Illustrated with numerous rare documents such as correspondence, official documents and photographs, it introduces you to this often overlooked figure, who is nevertheless considered one of the last great universal scientists.
The exhibition chooses to interweave the different perspectives, to underline the importance of family and academic networks, and to place the existence of the French scientist in a historical context marked, among other things, by Franco-German rivalry.
Year of creation
2012
Realisation
Production: Institut Henri Poincaré
Exhibition curator: Gerhard Heinzmann
Steering Committee: sous la direction de Cédric Villani et Jean Pierre Bourguignon
Scientific Committee Members: under the supervision of Etienne Ghys
Graphic designer: Julien Fournigault
Illustration: Claude Gondard, Paul Filippi, Mathias Mercier
In partnership with: les Archives Henri Poincaré, l’Institut des Hautes Etudes Scientifiques (IHES), l'Ecole polytechnique, le Labex Carmin, l'Ecole des Mines, Animath & la CASDEN
Technical details
The exhibition is composed of 18 self-supporting panels of 100cm width and 200cm height, weighing approximately 1kg/panel.
All the panels can be stored in a normal car.
Public
From age 15.
Loan terms and conditions
The loan of the exhibitions is free of charge upon reservation.
Transport and insurance are the responsibility of the borrower.
