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End user license agreement Enforceability of EULAs in the United States End_user_license_agreement > Enforceability of EULAs in the United States In Anti-UCITA states, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) has been amended to either specifically define software as a good (thus making it fall under the UCC), or to disallow ...
Graph homology General case Graph_homology > The 0-th homology group > General case The above example can be generalized to any connected graph. Starting from any vertex, it is possible to get to any other vertex by adding to it one or more expressions corresponding to edges (e.g. starting from x, one can get to z by a...
Vladimir Krivchenkov Interpretation of Quantum mechanics Vladimir_Krivchenkov > Interpretation of Quantum mechanics Then, immediately, probability appears, because classical mechanics cannot interpret events in a deterministic way. An intermediate step is provided by the formalism of the density matrix, that allows us ...
Inductive impedance Deriving the device-specific impedances Complex_Impedance > Device examples > Deriving the device-specific impedances What follows below is a derivation of impedance for each of the three basic circuit elements: the resistor, the capacitor, and the inductor. Although the idea can be extended to defi...
Prognostics Summary Prognostics The science of prognostics is based on the analysis of failure modes, detection of early signs of wear and aging, and fault conditions. An effective prognostics solution is implemented when there is sound knowledge of the failure mechanisms that are likely to cause the degradations leadi...
Equivariant morphism Summary Intertwining_operator In mathematics, equivariance is a form of symmetry for functions from one space with symmetry to another (such as symmetric spaces). A function is said to be an equivariant map when its domain and codomain are acted on by the same symmetry group, and when the function ...
Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone Function Gonadotropin_releasing_hormone > Function GnRH is secreted in the hypophysial portal bloodstream at the median eminence. The portal blood carries the GnRH to the pituitary gland, which contains the gonadotrope cells, where GnRH activates its own receptor, gonadotropin-rele...
Generalized Bernoulli numbers A binary tree representation Generalized_Bernoulli_numbers > A binary tree representation {\displaystyle N!=a_{1}\prod _{k=2}^{\operatorname {length} (N)}a_{k}!.} Restricted to the nodes N of a fixed tree-level n the sum of 1/N! is σn(1), thus B n = ∑ tree-level n N node of n !
Reservoir computing Reservoir computing on gate-based near-term superconducting quantum computers Reservoir_computing > Quantum reservoir computing > Types > Reservoir computing on gate-based near-term superconducting quantum computers The most prevalent model of quantum computing is the gate-based model where quantum ...
Industrial processes Summary Industrial_processes Industrial processes are procedures involving chemical, physical, electrical, or mechanical steps to aid in the manufacturing of an item or items, usually carried out on a very large scale. Industrial processes are the key components of heavy industry.
SequenceL Design SequenceL > Design From this formal definition, SequenceL infers the dimensions of the defined product from the formula for its (i, j)'th entry (as the set of pairs (i, j) for which the right hand side is defined) and computes each entry by the same formula as in the informal definition above. Notice t...
Endogenous regeneration Neural stem cells in the adult brain Endogenous_regeneration > Neural stem cells in the adult brain During the early development of a human, neural stem cells lie in the germinal layer of the developing brain, ventricular and subventricular zones. In brain development, multipotent stem cells (th...
Wheel speed sensor Bearingless wheelset speed sensors Wheel_speed_sensor > Special purpose speed sensors > Speed sensors on the wheelset > Bearingless wheelset speed sensors Bearingless speed sensors may be found in almost every wheelset of a rail vehicle. They are principally used for wheel slide protection and usuall...
Cardiorespiratory fitness Summary Cardiorespiratory_fitness Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) refers to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen to skeletal muscles during sustained physical activity. Scientists and researchers use CRF to assess the functional capacity of the respiratory an...
Philosophy of biology Biological laws and autonomy of biology Philosophy_of_biology > Biological laws and autonomy of biology As individual organisms must be understood in the context of their ecosystems, holists argue, so must lower-level biological processes be understood in the broader context of the living organism...
Thomas Bayes Summary Thomas_Bayes Thomas Bayes ( BAYZ ; c. 1701 – 7 April 1761) was an English statistician, philosopher and Presbyterian minister who is known for formulating a specific case of the theorem that bears his name: Bayes' theorem. Bayes never published what would become his most famous accomplishment; his ...
Open ocean convection Summary Open_ocean_convection Open ocean convection is a process in which the mesoscale ocean circulation and large, strong winds mix layers of water at different depths. Fresher water lying over the saltier or warmer over the colder leads to the stratification of water, or its separation into lay...
Class stratification Class schema Class_stratification > Class schema Social class is usually regarded as being conceived of as sets of positions rather than as individuals who happen to fill them at any particular time. Class structure is the “empty spaces” that persons occupy without altering the shape of the class s...
Platelet count Immune function Blood_platelet > Immune function Platelets have a central role in innate immunity, initiating and participating in multiple inflammatory processes, directly binding pathogens and even destroying them. This supports clinical data which show that many with serious bacterial or viral infecti...
Digital read out Magnetic scales Digital_read_out > Linear encoders > Magnetic scales Magnetic scales use an embedded magnetic strip to track position. Benefits include being coolant and dust proof. Unique to magnetic scales is the ability for the user to cut or shorten them to a desired length.
Algorithm aversion Perceptions about algorithm capabilities and performance Algorithm_aversion > Factors affecting algorithm aversion > Perceptions about algorithm capabilities and performance Overall, people tend to judge machines more critically than they do humans. Several system characteristics or factors have been...
Optical Fourier transform Derivation of the convolution equation Fourier_optics > Optical systems: general overview and analogy with electrical signal processing systems > Derivation of the convolution equation This is where the convolution equation above comes from. The convolution equation is useful because it is oft...
Molybdenum ditelluride Crystal form Molybdenum(IV)_telluride > Physical properties > Crystal form The layers are thus in two different positions. The crystal is very easily cleaved on the plane between the three layer sheets. The sizes change with temperature, at 100 K a=3.492 Å and at 400 K is 3.53 Å. In the same rang...
Beta Chi Theta Beating Heart Disease Beta_Chi_Theta > Philanthropy > Beating Heart Disease In 2009, the fraternity selected cardiac health awareness as its national philanthropy because this is the number one cause of death in the world and it is especially rampant amongst the South Asian population. Since then, it has...
Heat sink Methods to determine performance Heat_sink > Methods to determine performance In general, a heat sink performance is a function of material thermal conductivity, dimensions, fin type, heat transfer coefficient, air flow rate, and duct size. To determine the thermal performance of a heat sink, a theoretical mo...
History of systems of units of measurement Metric system History_of_systems_of_units_of_measurement > Metric system In some engineering fields, like computer-aided design, millimetre–gram–second (mmgs) is also used.The current international standard for the metric system is the International System of Units (Système in...
Conceptual framework Overview Conceptual_framework > Overview Formal hypotheses posit possible explanations (answers to the why question) that are tested by collecting data and assessing the evidence (usually quantitative using statistical tests). For example, Kai Huang wanted to determine what factors contributed to r...
Nandrolone decanoate Pharmacokinetics Nandrolone_decanoate > Pharmacology > Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetics of nandrolone decanoate via subcutaneous injection closely resemble those of intramuscular injection. However, subcutaneous injection is considered to be easier, more convenient, and less painful compared t...
Loop Current Effect on tropical cyclones Loop_Current > Effect on tropical cyclones In the Gulf of Mexico, the deepest areas of warm water are associated with the Loop Current. The rings of current that have separated from the Loop Current are commonly called Loop Current eddies. The warm waters of the Loop Current and...
Design rule Free software Design_rule > Software > Free software Electric VLSI Design System KLayout Magic Alliance -- A Free VLSI/CAD System Opencircuitdesign software: Microwind -- An educational layout CAD system Opensource 130nm CMOS PDK by Google and SkyWater tech. Foundry
Process Automation System Process automation and energy efficiency Process_Automation_System > Process automation and energy efficiency Operator interfaces: Operator interfaces are used by human operators to monitor the process and make manual adjustments if necessary. These interfaces may include computer screens, but...
Breathing tube (breathing apparatus) Mountaineering rebreathers Breathing_bag > Fields of application > Mountaineering rebreathers Everest has a greater oxygen partial pressure than breathing air at sea level. This results in being able to exert greater physical effort at altitude.
PCMCIA card Type II PCMCIA_card > Card types > Type II Type-II and above PC Card devices use two rows of 34 sockets, and have a 16- or 32-bit interface. They are 5.0 millimetres (0.20 in) thick. Type-II cards introduced I/O support, allowing devices to attach an array of peripherals or to provide connectors/slots to in...
Schrödinger field Identical particles Schrödinger_field > Exposition > Identical particles . , x N ) = V 1 , 2 ( x 1 , x 2 ) + V 1 , 3 ( x 2 , x 3 ) + V 2 , 3 ( x 1 , x 2 ) {\displaystyle V(x_{1}...,x_{N})=V_{1,2}(x_{1},x_{2})+V_{1,3}(x_{2},x_{3})+V_{2,3}(x_{1},x_{2})\,} then V 1 , 2 = V 1 , 3 = V 2 , 3 {\displaystyle ...
Photosynthetic reaction center Mechanism Photosynthetic_reaction_center > In bacteria > Mechanism First, the transfer of an electron from BPh− to P960+ is relatively slow compared to two other redox reactions in the reaction center. The faster reactions involve the transfer of an electron from BPh− (BPh− is oxidized to...
Dirac Delta function Motivation and overview Dirac_distribution > Motivation and overview The Dirac delta is not truly a function, at least not a usual one with domain and range in real numbers. For example, the objects f(x) = δ(x) and g(x) = 0 are equal everywhere except at x = 0 yet have integrals that are different....
Airship Propulsion and control Airship_gondola > Construction > Propulsion and control Instructions were relayed to them from the pilot's station by a telegraph system, as on a ship.If fuel is burnt for propulsion, then progressive reduction in the airship's overall weight occurs. In hydrogen airships, this is usually ...
Register pressure Code density Arithmetic_and_logic_operation > Instructions > Code density These types of cores often take little silicon to implement, so they can be easily realized in an FPGA or in a multi-core form. The code density of MISC is similar to the code density of RISC; the increased instruction density i...
Hereditary mutation Treatment Single_gene_disorder > Treatment This should alleviate the defect caused by a faulty gene or slow the progression of the disease. A major obstacle has been the delivery of genes to the appropriate cell, tissue, and organ affected by the disorder. Researchers have investigated how they can ...
RL filter Transfer functions RL_circuit > Series circuit > Transfer functions The transfer function to the inductor voltage is H L ( s ) = V L ( s ) V i n ( s ) = L s R + L s = G L e j ϕ L . {\displaystyle H_{L}(s)={\frac {V_{L}(s)}{V_{\mathrm {in} }(s)}}={\frac {Ls}{R+Ls}}=G_{L}e^{j\phi _{L}}\,.} Similarly, the transf...
System equivalence Discussion System_equivalence > Discussion Other laws include Fick's laws of diffusion and generalized transport problems. The most important idea is the flux, or rate of transfer of some important physical quantity considered (like electric or magnetic fluxes). In these sorts of systems, the energy ...
Exoplanetary science Nodal precession Exoplanetary_science > Orbital parameters > Nodal precession Nodal precession is rotation of a planet's orbital plane. Nodal precession is more easily seen as distinct from periastron precession when the orbital plane is inclined to the star's rotation, the extreme case being a pol...
Sarcolemma Summary Sarcolemma The sarcolemma (sarco (from sarx) from Greek; flesh, and lemma from Greek; sheath) also called the myolemma, is the cell membrane surrounding a skeletal muscle fiber or a cardiomyocyte. It consists of a lipid bilayer and a thin outer coat of polysaccharide material (glycocalyx) that contac...
Egyptian algebra Aha problems, linear equations and false position Egyptian_algebra > Aha problems, linear equations and false position In modern mathematical notation, this linear equation is represented: 3 2 x + 4 = 10. {\displaystyle {\frac {3}{2}}x+4=10.} Solving these Aha problems involves a technique called metho...
Comparison of C Sharp and Java Object-oriented programming Comparison_of_C_Sharp_and_Java > Object-oriented programming Both C# and Java are designed from the ground up as object-oriented languages using dynamic dispatch, with syntax similar to C++ (C++ in turn derives from C). Neither language is a superset of C or C+...
Group (mathematics) Symmetry groups Group_(mathematics) > Examples and applications > Symmetry groups These symmetries underlie the chemical and physical behavior of these systems, and group theory enables simplification of quantum mechanical analysis of these properties. For example, group theory is used to show that ...
Pulmonary hemorrhage Pathophysiology Pulmonary_hemorrhage > Pathophysiology Although the pathogenesis is uncertain, it is probable that the symptoms are a consequence of hemorrhagic pulmonary edema, as the hematocrit is lower than normal blood (usually 15-20% less) and the concentration of small proteins is higher than...
Natural Computation Artificial immune systems Natural_Computation > Nature-inspired models of computation > Artificial immune systems These include distinguishing between self and nonself, neutralization of nonself pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites), learning, memory, associative retrieval, self-regula...
RNA-binding protein Diversity Protein-RNA_interaction > Diversity As nuclear RNA emerges from RNA polymerase, RNA transcripts are immediately covered with RNA-binding proteins that regulate every aspect of RNA metabolism and function including RNA biogenesis, maturation, transport, cellular localization and stability. ...
Locked twins Summary Locked_twins Locked twins is a rare complication of multiple pregnancy where two fetuses become interlocked during presentation before birth. It occurs in roughly 1 in 1,000 twin deliveries and 1 in 90,000 deliveries overall. Most often, locked twins are delivered via Caesarean section, given that ...
PID Controller Applicability PID_loop > Fundamental operation > Applicability The use of the PID algorithm does not guarantee optimal control of the system or its control stability (see § Limitations, below). Situations may occur where there are excessive delays: the measurement of the process value is delayed, or the ...
Failure of electronic components Packaging failures Failure_of_electronic_components > Packaging failures Dies can crack due to mechanical overstress or thermal shock; defects introduced during processing, like scribing, can develop into fractures. Lead frames may contain excessive material or burrs, causing shorts.
Direct policy search Value function Inverse_reinforcement_learning > Algorithms for control learning > Value function Assuming full knowledge of the MDP, the two basic approaches to compute the optimal action-value function are value iteration and policy iteration. Both algorithms compute a sequence of functions Q k {\...
Electric ship Charger Electric_boat > Components > Charger Some solar panels, or photovoltaic arrays, can be flexible enough to fit to slightly curved surfaces and can be ordered in unusual shapes and sizes. Nonetheless, the heavier, rigid mono-crystalline types are more efficient in terms of energy output per square m...
Covalent bond classification method Summary Covalent_Bond_Classification The covalent bond classification (CBC) method is also referred to as the LXZ notation. It was published by M. L. H. Green in 1995 as a solution for the need to describe covalent compounds such as organometallic complexes in a way that is not prone...
Physics engine Summary Physics_engines A physics engine is computer software that provides an approximate simulation of certain physical systems, such as rigid body dynamics (including collision detection), soft body dynamics, and fluid dynamics, of use in the domains of computer graphics, video games and film (CGI). T...
Grammaticality Research methods of sentence processing Grammaticality > Use of grammaticality judgments > Research methods of sentence processing There are several methods that successfully investigate sentence processing, some of which include eye tracking, self-paced listening and reading, or cross-modal priming. The...
Alexander–Spanier cohomology Alexander cohomology with compact supports Alexander-Spanier_cohomology > Alexander cohomology with compact supports The cohomology module induced from the cochain complex C ¯ c ∗ {\displaystyle {\bar {C}}_{c}^{*}} is called the Alexander cohomology of ( X , A ) {\displaystyle (X,A)} with c...
High-altitude cerebral edema Signs and symptoms High-altitude_cerebral_edema > Signs and symptoms Early symptoms of HACE generally correspond with those of moderate to severe acute mountain sickness (AMS). Initial symptoms of HACE commonly include confusion, loss of consciousness, fever, ataxia, photophobia, rapid hear...
Outline of solar energy Appliances Outline_of_solar_energy > Applications of solar energy > Appliances Solar-powered fan – a mechanical fan powered by solar panels. Solar street light – are raised light sources which are powered by photovoltaic panels generally mounted on the lighting structure. Solar traffic light – a...
American kestrel Environmental disturbance American_kestrel > Stress physiology > Environmental disturbance American kestrels' response to environmental stress is measured as blood concentration of corticosterone (CORT), a hormone produced by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis that releases stored energy for...
Iodous acid Other oxyanions Iodous_acid > Other oxyanions Iodine can assume oxidation states of −1, +1, +3, +5, or +7. A number of neutral iodine oxides are also known. == References ==
Gibbs entropy formula Gibbs entropy formula Gibbs_entropy_formula > Gibbs entropy formula The von Neumann entropy formula is an extension of the Gibbs entropy formula to the quantum mechanical case. It has been shown that the Gibbs Entropy is equal to the classical "heat engine" entropy characterized by d S = δ Q T {\d...
Telephoto lens Construction Telephoto_lens > Construction E.g., a telephoto lens might have a focal length of 400 mm, while it is shorter than that. A telephoto lens works by having the outermost (i.e. light gathering) element of a much shorter focal length than the equivalent long-focus lens and then incorporating a s...
Cell unroofing Summary Cell_unroofing Cell unroofing is any of various methods to isolate and expose the cell membrane of cells. Differently from the more common membrane extraction protocols performed with multiple steps of centrifugation (which goal is to separate the membrane fraction from a cell lysate), in cell un...
PAS capacitor Automotive Super_capacitor > Applications > Transport > Automotive Toyota's Yaris Hybrid-R concept car uses a supercapacitor to provide bursts of power. PSA Peugeot Citroën has started using supercapacitors as part of its stop-start fuel-saving system, which permits faster initial acceleration. Mazda's i-...
Neurodegenerative disorders Genetics Neurodegenerative_disorder > Mechanisms > Genetics Many neurodegenerative diseases are caused by genetic mutations, most of which are located in completely unrelated genes. In many of the different diseases, the mutated gene has a common feature: a repeat of the CAG nucleotide tripl...
Autoantibody Production Autoantibody > Production Normally, the immune system is able to recognize and ignore the body's own healthy proteins, cells, and tissues, and to not overreact to non-threatening substances in the environment, such as foods. Sometimes, the immune system ceases to recognize one or more of the bod...
Binary classifier Summary Binary_classification Binary classification is the task of classifying the elements of a set into two groups (each called class) on the basis of a classification rule. Typical binary classification problems include: Medical testing to determine if a patient has certain disease or not; Quality ...
Macromolecular system Thermodynamics Supermolecular_chemistry > Control > Thermodynamics Supramolecular complexes are formed by non-covalent interactions between two chemical moieties, which can be described as an host and a guest. Most commonly, the interacting species are held together by hydrogen bonds. The definiti...
Phosmet Side effects Phosmet > Side effects Clothing, particularly gloves, provided substantial protection from exposures.The accumulation of acetylcholine leads to symptoms that mimic the muscarinic, nicotinic, and central nervous system actions of acetylcholine. Muscarinic signs and symptoms are tightness of the ches...
Loop (algebra) Loops Inverse_property_loop > Loops A loop is a quasigroup with an identity element; that is, an element, e, such that x ∗ e = x and e ∗ x = x for all x in Q.It follows that the identity element, e, is unique, and that every element of Q has unique left and right inverses (which need not be the same). A ...
Solar thermal collector Space heating and ventilating Evacuated_tube > Solar thermal collectors heating air > Space heating and ventilating By drawing air through a properly designed unglazed transpired air collector or an air heater, the solar heated fresh air can reduce the heating load during daytime operation. Many...
Implicit memory Priming studies Implicit_memory > Evidence and current research > Priming studies In contrast, HD patients evidenced little learning on a pursuit-rotor task that was easily mastered by both amnesic and DAT patients (Eslinger and Damasio, 1986; Heindel et al., 1988). This possible double dissociation inv...
End table Types End_table > Types Drafting tables usually have a top that can be tilted for making a large or technical drawing. They may also have a ruler or similar element integrated. Workbenches are sturdy tables, often elevated for use with a high stool or while standing, which are used for assembly, repairs, or o...
Electric double-layer capacitor Internal resistance Hybrid_capacitor > Electrical parameters > Internal resistance Ri determines several supercapacitor properties. It limits the charge and discharge peak currents as well as charge/discharge times. Ri and the capacitance C results in the time constant τ {\displaystyle \...
Replication origin regions Replication machinery Template_replication > Replication process > Replication machinery The helicases remain associated for the remainder of replication process. Peter Meister et al. observed directly replication sites in budding yeast by monitoring green fluorescent protein (GFP)-tagged DNA...
Pauling's rules First rule: the radius ratio rule Pauling's_rules > First rule: the radius ratio rule The cation and any two anions form a right triangle, with 2 r − = 2 ( r − + r + ) {\displaystyle 2r_{-}={\sqrt {2}}(r_{-}+r_{+})} , or 2 r − = r − + r + {\displaystyle {\sqrt {2}}r_{-}=r_{-}+r_{+}} . Then r + = ( 2 − 1...
Dynamic systems theory Nonlinear system Dynamical_systems_theory > Concepts > Nonlinear system In mathematics, a nonlinear system is a system that is not linear—i.e., a system that does not satisfy the superposition principle. Less technically, a nonlinear system is any problem where the variable(s) to solve for cannot...
Complexity Classification Problems Complexity > Topics > Classification Problems There has also been interest in measuring the complexity of classification problems in supervised machine learning. This can be useful in meta-learning to determine for which data sets filtering (or removing suspected noisy instances from ...
Lebesgue integrable Introduction Lebesgue_integration > Introduction For example, the Dirichlet function, which is 0 where its argument is irrational and 1 otherwise, has a Lebesgue integral, but does not have a Riemann integral. Furthermore, the Lebesgue integral of this function is zero, which agrees with the intuiti...
Multipath TCP Use cases Multipath_TCP > Use cases Siri sends voice samples over an HTTPS session to Apple servers. Those servers reply with the information requested by the users. According to Apple engineers, the main benefits of Multipath TCP with this application are: User-feedback (Time-to-First-Word) 20% faster in...
Epigenetic theories of homosexuality Epigenetic marks Epigenetic_theories_of_homosexuality > Epigenetic marks Epigenetic marks (epi-marks) are temporary "switches" that control how our genes are expressed during gestation and after birth. Moreover, epi-marks are modifications of histone proteins. Epigenetic marks are m...
Geographic speciation Summary Vicariant_speciation From this arises a host of various issues in defining species, defining isolating barriers, measuring reproductive isolation, among others. Nevertheless, verbal and mathematical models, laboratory experiments, and empirical evidence overwhelmingly supports the occurren...
Variable data publishing Summary Variable_data_publishing This ensures that the published content is available to recipients via any form of access method they might require. When multi-channel output is utilized, integrity between those output channels often becomes important. Variable-data publishing may be performed...
Forced move T Forced_move > T time 1. The amount of time each player has to think and calculate as measured by a chess clock.
Partially observable Markov decision process Summary Partially_observable_Markov_decision_process A partially observable Markov decision process (POMDP) is a generalization of a Markov decision process (MDP). A POMDP models an agent decision process in which it is assumed that the system dynamics are determined by an M...
Class size Summary Class_size Class size refers to the number of students a teacher faces during a given period of instruction.
Lattice field theory Summary Lattice_field_theory In physics, lattice field theory is the study of lattice models of quantum field theory, that is, of field theory on a space or spacetime that has been discretised onto a lattice.
Internet relationship Effects on face-to-face interactions Internet_relationship > Effects on face-to-face interactions Since the creation of the Internet, communication has become one of its prime uses. It has become a ubiquitous force in people's everyday lives due to the increase in the regularity and quality of int...
Infrared Spectrometer for ExoMars Summary Infrared_Spectrometer_for_ExoMars Infrared Spectrometer for ExoMars (ISEM) is an infrared spectrometer for remote sensing that is part of the science payload on board the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin rover, tasked to search for biosignatures and biomarkers on Mars....
Dural arteriovenous fistula Embolization Dural_arteriovenous_fistula > Treatment > Interventions > Embolization One approach used for treatment is embolization. A six-vessel angiogram is employed to determine the vascular supply to the fistula. Detachable coils, liquid embolic agents like NBCA, and onyx, or combination...
One-class classification PU (Positive Unlabeled) learning One-class_classification > Introduction > PU (Positive Unlabeled) learning A similar problem is PU learning, in which a binary classifier is learned in a semi-supervised way from only positive and unlabeled sample points.In PU learning, two sets of examples are ...
Robert Edmund Froude Summary Robert_Edmund_Froude Robert Edmund Froude CB FRS (/ˈfruːd/; 22 December 1846 – 19 March 1924) (frequently styled in publication as R.E. Froude) was an English engineer, hydrodynamicist and naval architect who described momentum theory, both used in the systematic evaluation of propeller des...
Object oriented programming language History Object-oriented_languages > History Examples include the Intel iAPX 432 and the Linn Smart Rekursiv. In 1981, Goldberg edited the August issue of Byte Magazine, introducing Smalltalk and object-oriented programming to a wider audience. In 1986, the Association for Computing ...
Cache coherency protocols (examples) Firefly (DEC) protocol Cache_coherency_protocols_(examples) > Coherency protocols > Firefly (DEC) protocol - If the data comes from a cache (Shared Line "on") a "Write-broadcasting" is sent to the bus to update all the other caches and the MM (Write Through). All the caches are set ...
Augmented transition network Summary Augmented_transition_network An augmented transition network or ATN is a type of graph theoretic structure used in the operational definition of formal languages, used especially in parsing relatively complex natural languages, and having wide application in artificial intelligence....
Vertically transmitted infection Transplacental Vertically_transmitted_infection > Causal routes > Transplacental Often, microorganisms that produce minor illness in the mother are very dangerous for the developing embryo or fetus. This can result in spontaneous abortion or major developmental disorders. For many infec...
Functional derivative Definition Functional_derivative > Definition In this section, the functional differential (or variation or first variation) is defined. Then the functional derivative is defined in terms of the functional differential.
Adrenergic blocking agent Summary Adrenergic_blocking_agent Adrenergic blocking agents are a class of drugs that exhibit its pharmacological action through inhibiting the action of the sympathetic nervous system in the body. The sympathetic nervous system(SNS) is an autonomic nervous system that we cannot control by wi...