We discuss the threshold conditions for the nucleation of a static Helfrich distortion of a planar cholesteric structure under a magnetic field or an ac electric field applied parallel to the helical axis. In opposition to the case of nematics, the magnetic threshold in cholesterics is definitely lower than the threshold field for a transition of the Freedericks type. Under ac electric fields, the behavior of the threshold field with frequency is very similar to the one observed in nematics and depends mainly on the sign of the molecular dielectric anisotropy εa. For εa > 0, the threshold field is practically independent of frequency. For εa < 0, the threshold field diverges for a critical frequency proportional to the charge relaxation frequency. All these theoretical derivations seem to be in good agreement with recent experimental results.

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Sense of Agency (SoA) is the subject of growing attention. It corresponds to the capacity to claim authorship over an action, associate specific consequences with a specific action, and it has been claimed to be a key point in the development of consciousness. It can be measured using the Sense of Agency Scale (SoAS), originally proposed by Tapal et al. (2017) , who distinguished it into two-factor: Sense of Positive Agency (SoPA) and Sense of Negative Agency (SoNA). This study reports on the first adaptation of the SoAS into another language, French. For this French version of the Sense of Agency Scale (F-SoAS), we analyzed responses from a sample of 517 native French-speakers. Our results indicate that the scale has good psychometric properties. Factor analysis confirms the same two-factor model as Tapal et al. (2017) . However, some items were removed due to insufficient loadings with factors, leading to a short version of the scale (7-item). Furthermore, we observed gender differences that are consistent with findings in the literature. Specifically, women report higher SoNA scores and lower SoPA scores than men. We conclude by discussing possible uses and future directions for the scale.