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The goal of this tutorial is to explain step-by-step how to implement physics-based learning for the rapid prototyping of a computational imaging system. We provide a basic overview of physics-based learning, the construction of a…
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As a result of the deep modifications of the French physics and chemistry curricula in upper secondary school during these last three years, the physics department of the Universit\'e Paris Diderot (France) wished to develop a renovation…
Commercial video games are increasingly using sophisticated physics simulations to create a more immersive experience for players. This also makes them a powerful tool for engaging students in learning physics. We provide some examples to…
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