Scattering is a physical phenomenon that occurs when waves (such as light, sound, or other types of electromagnetic radiation) encounter an obstacle or inhomogeneity in the medium through which they are traveling. The interaction causes the waves to be deflected or spread out in different directions. Scattering can occur with various types of waves, such as electromagnetic waves (light), acoustic waves (sound), and matter waves (like electrons).
Electrical systems refer to the organized arrangement of components that generate, transmit, distribute, and utilize electrical energy. They encompass a wide array of elements such as power generation sources, transformers, transmission lines, distribution networks, and end-use devices. Here are some core components and concepts related to electrical systems: 1. **Generation**: This is the initial stage where electrical energy is produced.
In circuit theory, a generator is an active electrical device that converts one form of energy into electrical energy. Generators can provide electrical power in various forms, typically through a mechanical process, chemical reaction, or other means of energy conversion. The term "generator" is commonly used to refer to several types of devices, including: 1. **AC Generators (Alternators)**: These convert mechanical energy into alternating current (AC) electrical energy.
Resins are complex organic compounds that are typically produced by trees, plants, and some insects. They are usually viscous liquids or semi-solid substances that can harden upon exposure to air or heat. Resins are often classified into two main categories: 1. **Natural Resins**: These are produced by plants and trees as a protective mechanism against injury or disease.
Amorphous ice is a form of ice that lacks a well-defined crystalline structure, distinguishing it from the more common crystalline ice that forms in a regular arrangement of water molecules. Instead, amorphous ice has a disordered arrangement, which means the molecules are organized in a way that does not repeat periodically.
Glass is a solid material that is typically transparent or translucent, made by heating a mixture of silica (sand), soda (sodium carbonate), and lime (calcium oxide) to high temperatures until it melts and then allowing it to cool into a rigid structure. The cooling process does not allow for the formation of a crystalline structure, which is why glass is classified as an amorphous solid. The properties of glass can vary widely based on its composition and the treatment it undergoes.
Philippinite is a mineral that is a variety of the species known as pyrophyllite. It is characterized by its composition, which includes aluminum silicate and typically exhibits a layered or foliated structure. The name "philippinite" is derived from its first description in the Philippines, where it was discovered. Philippinite can be formed under conditions of low-grade metamorphism and is often associated with other metamorphic rocks.
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!
Intro to OurBigBook
. Source. We have two killer features:
- 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-calculusArticles 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/derivativeVideo 2. OurBigBook Web topics demo. Source. - 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.
- to OurBigBook.com to get awesome multi-user features like topics and likes
- as HTML files to a static website, which you can host yourself for free on many external providers like GitHub Pages, and remain in full control
Figure 2. You can publish local OurBigBook lightweight markup files to either OurBigBook.com or as a static website.Figure 3. Visual Studio Code extension installation.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. - Infinitely deep tables of contents:
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