The emergence of light: exploring the first issue of the École Polytechnique journal in 1794

In January 1794, the first issue of the "Journal Polytechnique" or "Bulletin du Travail Fait à l'École Centrale des Travaux Publics" was published, published by the Council of Instruction and Administration of this innovative institution. This article delves into the pages of this historic notebook, exploring its foreword, which sheds light on the reasons for its creation, the disciplines taught, and…