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Molecular vibrations and a generalisation of Wigner's rule for (non-finite) compact groups
years student of mathematics and write my script for my bachelor. The topic is "Representations of groups and applications in physics". I understand the representations very good but now i want to ...
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Calculating Humidity, Wet Bulb Temp and Dew Point [closed]
I have been trying to simulate a climate system, but I have hit a wall. I am trying to calculate Humidity. But to calculate Humidity you need the Wet Bulb Temperature, but to calculate the Wet Bulb ...
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The PDE $u_t = -\Delta^2 u -\Delta u + f$
Does the PDE $u_t = -\Delta^2 u -\Delta u + f$ have a physical use or meaning? I am asking specifically about the the Laplace term after the biLaplace term.. is it unusual or "unnecessary" in some way ...
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dynamic mean: measurement of randomly distributed events
Aim is to estimate an error on a stochastic event rate. I read out the event counter second-wise, every black $1$ is a counted event (new events over time, see the plot below).
During the measurement ...
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Best Practices for Learning Mathematics (especially in the classroom)
What study practices have led you to the best success in learning mathematics (or applied math, or theoretical CS) in the classroom (undergraduate/lower graduate level), especially in courses that ...
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Why does dust gather in corners?
I've noticed when sweeping the floor that dust gathers particularly in the corners. I assume there is a fluid mechanics reason for this. Does anyone know what it is?
Edit: No, really, this is a ...
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Probability concerning unfair dice with N sides
Fair warning: I am not a math expert (that's why I'm here).
I would like to be able to calculate the probability of rolling a certain side on a die with n sides where any number of those sides has an ...
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