BELLI , A.

Time transfer by Laser Ranging (LR) recently demonstrated a remarkable stability (a few ps over ∼1000 s) and accuracy (<1 ns) in synchronizing both space and ground clocks over distances from a few thousands to tens of thousands kilometers. Given its potential role in navigation, fundamental physics and metrology, it is crucial that synergy...

The enhancement of performance in stretch shortening cycle (SSC) exercises has been attributed to the recoil of elastic energy stored during the stretching phase and depends on the duration of the coupling time (T(coupling)) i.e., the duration of the isometric phase occurring between the stretch and the shortening of the muscle. However,...

Spring-mass model properties of eight non-specialized male runners were measured during four straight 100-m sprints on an athletics track. A recently developed simple measurement method allowed to calculate leg and vertical stiffness, vertical displacement of the center of mass, and stride temporal characteristics. Changes in these mechanical...

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Many studies have demonstrated that contact time is a key factor affecting both the energetics and mechanics of running. The purpose of the present study was to further explore the relationships between contact time (t(c)), step frequency (f) and leg stiffness (k(leg)) in human running. Since f is a compound parameter, depending on both contact...

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Recent progress in the domain of time and frequency (T/F) standards requires important improvements in existing time distribution links, in term of accuracy in particular. Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) has proven to be a fundamental tool, offering a straightforward, conceptually simple, highly accurate, and unambiguous observable. Several time...