The Eckhaus equation is a partial differential equation that arises in the study of nonlinear wave phenomena, particularly in the context of pattern formation in complex systems. It is often used to model the dynamics of spatially periodic structures, such as those found in reaction-diffusion systems and fluid dynamics.
The step potential is a concept in quantum mechanics that refers to a potential energy function that has an abrupt change or "step" at a certain position in space. It's commonly used in problems involving the quantum behavior of particles encountering a potential barrier.
The Feynman checkerboard is a conceptual model used to visualize and understand certain aspects of quantum mechanics, specifically in the context of quantum field theory and the path integral formulation. Introduced by physicist Richard Feynman, the checkerboard model is a way to represent the quantum behavior of a particle in a two-dimensional lattice. In this model, the space-time continuum is represented as a checkerboard where the “squares” represent discrete time and space coordinates.
In the context of mathematics and theoretical physics, particularly in the fields of twistor theory and geometric analysis, a **local twistor** refers to an object or concept that is derived from the broader framework of twistor theory, as developed by Roger Penrose in the 1960s. Twistors provide a different way to analyze spacetime events and geometric structures, focusing on complex geometries rather than traditional real-number representations of space and time.
The Spin group is a type of mathematical group that plays a key role in the field of theoretical physics and geometry, particularly in the study of rotations and angular momentum in quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity. 1. **Definition**: The Spin group, often denoted as \( \text{Spin}(n) \), is the double cover of the special orthogonal group \( \text{SO}(n) \).
As of my last update in October 2023, "Tangloids" does not refer to any widely recognized concept, product, or term. It’s possible that it may be a term used in a niche context, a new product, a brand, or even a fictional concept that has emerged after my last knowledge update.
A palindrome is a word, phrase, number, or any other sequence of characters that reads the same forwards and backwards (ignoring spaces, punctuation, and capitalization). Examples of palindromic words include "racecar" and "level." Palindromic phrases could include "A man, a plan, a canal, Panama!" or "Madam, in Eden, I'm Adam." In numbers, an example of a palindrome is 12321.
Axial current is a concept from quantum field theory, particularly in the context of particle physics and gauge theories. It is associated with the transformation properties of fields under specific symmetries, especially related to chiral symmetries and their breaking. In more detail: 1. **Chiral Symmetry**: Axial currents arise in theories that exhibit chiral symmetry, which distinguishes between left-handed and right-handed particles or fields.
Chirality in physics refers to the property of an object or system that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image. It is a concept that has important implications in various fields, including physics, chemistry, and biology. In physics and materials science, chirality often relates to the spatial arrangement of particles and their interactions.
Conformal symmetry is a type of symmetry that is invariant under transformations that preserve angles but not necessarily distances. In mathematical terms, a transformation is conformal if it preserves the form of angles between curves at their intersection points. Conformal transformations can include translations, rotations, dilations (scalings), and special transformations such as inversions or more general conformal mappings.
Cyclic symmetry in three dimensions refers to a specific type of symmetry exhibited by certain three-dimensional objects or systems. In general, cyclic symmetry implies that an object looks the same after being rotated by a certain angle around a specific axis.
Elitzur's theorem is a result in quantum mechanics that deals with the relationship between measurement and quantum states. Specifically, it addresses the concept of "quantum erasure," which refers to the idea that certain measurements can potentially make it possible to restore information about a quantum system that was previously lost or obscured by other measurements. The most famous context in which Elitzur's theorem is discussed involves the double-slit experiment, a fundamental demonstration of quantum behavior.
Fock–Lorentz symmetry is a specific type of symmetry that arises in the context of relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. It relates to how physical systems behave under Lorentz transformations, which are mathematically expressed as the transformations that relate the coordinates of events in one inertial frame to those in another moving at a constant velocity relative to the first.
Supersaturation is a state of a solution in which the concentration of a solute exceeds its solubility limit at a given temperature and pressure. Under normal conditions, a solution will achieve saturation when no more solute can dissolve in a solvent at that specific temperature and pressure. However, in a supersaturated solution, the dissolved solute exceeds this equilibrium concentration.
The Serial module typically refers to a library or package in programming environments that allows for communication with serial ports. Serial communication is a way to transmit data one bit at a time over a channel or wire, which is commonly used for connecting microcontrollers, sensors, and other devices to a computer or other devices. In the context of Python, the `pySerial` library is a popular choice for handling serial communication.
Polychromatic symmetry refers to the concept of symmetry that involves multiple colors or hues. In a broader context, it can be understood in various fields, including art, mathematics, and physics, where multiple dimensions or variations are considered. In art and design, polychromatic symmetry can be observed in patterns and compositions that exhibit symmetrical properties while using a diverse color palette. This contrasts with traditional symmetry, which often emphasizes uniformity in color as well as shape.

Pinned article: Introduction to the OurBigBook Project

Welcome to the OurBigBook Project! Our goal is to create the perfect publishing platform for STEM subjects, and get university-level students to write the best free STEM tutorials ever.
Everyone is welcome to create an account and play with the site: ourbigbook.com/go/register. We belive that students themselves can write amazing tutorials, but teachers are welcome too. You can write about anything you want, it doesn't have to be STEM or even educational. Silly test content is very welcome and you won't be penalized in any way. Just keep it legal!
We have two killer features:
  1. topics: topics group articles by different users with the same title, e.g. here is the topic for the "Fundamental Theorem of Calculus" ourbigbook.com/go/topic/fundamental-theorem-of-calculus
    Articles of different users are sorted by upvote within each article page. This feature is a bit like:
    • a Wikipedia where each user can have their own version of each article
    • a Q&A website like Stack Overflow, where multiple people can give their views on a given topic, and the best ones are sorted by upvote. Except you don't need to wait for someone to ask first, and any topic goes, no matter how narrow or broad
    This feature makes it possible for readers to find better explanations of any topic created by other writers. And it allows writers to create an explanation in a place that readers might actually find it.
    Figure 1.
    Screenshot of the "Derivative" topic page
    . View it live at: ourbigbook.com/go/topic/derivative
  2. local editing: you can store all your personal knowledge base content locally in a plaintext markup format that can be edited locally and published either:
    This way you can be sure that even if OurBigBook.com were to go down one day (which we have no plans to do as it is quite cheap to host!), your content will still be perfectly readable as a static site.
    Figure 5. . You can also edit articles on the Web editor without installing anything locally.
    Video 3.
    Edit locally and publish demo
    . Source. This shows editing OurBigBook Markup and publishing it using the Visual Studio Code extension.
  3. https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ourbigbook/ourbigbook-media/master/feature/x/hilbert-space-arrow.png
  4. Infinitely deep tables of contents:
    Figure 6.
    Dynamic article tree with infinitely deep table of contents
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    Descendant pages can also show up as toplevel e.g.: ourbigbook.com/cirosantilli/chordate-subclade
All our software is open source and hosted at: github.com/ourbigbook/ourbigbook
Further documentation can be found at: docs.ourbigbook.com
Feel free to reach our to us for any help or suggestions: docs.ourbigbook.com/#contact