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In functional analysis and operator theory, the **resolvent set** of a linear operator \( A \) is a key concept related to the spectral properties of the operator. Specifically, if \( A \) is a linear operator defined on a Banach space or Hilbert space, the resolvent set is related to the concept of resolvents and the spectrum of \( A \).
Pink noise is a type of sound signal that contains equal energy in all octaves, which means it has a balanced distribution of frequencies across the audio spectrum. Unlike white noise, which has equal intensity across all frequencies (resulting in a high-pitched sound that can be perceived as harsh), pink noise has more energy at lower frequencies, making it sound softer and more pleasant to the ear.
A **Skew-Hamiltonian matrix** is a special type of matrix that arises in the context of symplectic geometry and control theory, particularly in the study of Hamiltonian systems. To define a Skew-Hamiltonian matrix, recall that a **Hamiltonian matrix** \( H \) is typically associated with structures that preserve energy in dynamic systems.
Spectral theory is a branch of mathematics that studies the spectrum of operators, particularly linear operators on function spaces or finite-dimensional vector spaces. It is closely related to linear algebra, functional analysis, and quantum mechanics, among other fields. The spectrum of an operator can be thought of as the set of values (often complex numbers) for which the operator does not behave like a regular linear transformation—in particular, where it does not have an inverse.
The Leibniz rule, also known as Leibniz's integral rule or the Leibniz integral rule, is a theorem in calculus that provides a way to differentiate an integral that has variable limits or, more generally, an integrand that depends on a parameter. The rule allows us to interchange the order of integration and differentiation under certain conditions.
L-reduction typically refers to a concept in the field of computational complexity, particularly in relation to programming languages and their semantics, as well as in the context of automata theory and formal languages. In a broad sense, L-reduction can refer to a method of simplifying a problem or system, where "L" may stand for a specific type or class of problems or systems.
The Pythagorean trigonometric identities are fundamental relationships between the sine and cosine functions that stem from the Pythagorean theorem. They are derived from the fact that for a right triangle with an angle \( \theta \), the following equation holds: \[ \sin^2(\theta) + \cos^2(\theta) = 1 \] This is the most basic Pythagorean identity.
Bell polynomials are a class of polynomials that are used in combinatorics to describe various structures, particularly partitions of sets. There are two main types of Bell polynomials: the exponential Bell polynomials and the incomplete Bell polynomials.
Difference polynomials are a type of polynomial that arises in the context of finite difference calculus, which deals with the differences of sequences or discrete data. They are used particularly in numerical analysis, combinatorics, and in the study of difference equations. A difference polynomial can be defined using the concept of a forward difference operator.
Division polynomials are mathematical constructs used primarily in the context of elliptic curves and their associated algebraic geometry. They serve an important role in the theory of elliptic curves, particularly regarding the addition of points on these curves. ### Context of Division Polynomials In the study of elliptic curves, a division polynomial is a polynomial that helps in defining points on the curve that are rational multiples of a given point.
The HOMFLY polynomial is a knot invariant, which means it is a mathematical object that can be used to distinguish different knots and links in three-dimensional space. It extends the concepts of the Alexander polynomial and the Jones polynomial, making it a more powerful tool in the study of knot theory. The HOMFLY polynomial was introduced by HOMFLY, which is an acronym for the initials of the authors: H. G. H. Kauffman, M. W. W. L.
The Lebesgue constant is a concept from numerical analysis, specifically in the context of interpolation theory. It quantifies the worst-case scenario for how well a given set of interpolation nodes can approximate a continuous function. More formally, if we consider polynomial interpolation on a set of points (nodes), the Lebesgue constant provides a measure of the "instability" of the interpolation process.
Stanley symmetric functions are a family of symmetric functions that arise in combinatorics, particularly in the study of partitions, representation theory, and algebraic geometry. They were introduced by Richard Stanley in the context of the theory of symmetric functions and are particularly important in the study of stable combinatorial structures.
The Hilbert–Burch theorem is a central result in commutative algebra, particularly in the study of finitely generated modules over local rings and the characterization of certain types of ideals in polynomial rings. Named after mathematicians David Hilbert and William Burch, the theorem provides criteria for when a finitely generated R-module has a specific kind of structure.
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 3. Visual Studio Code extension installation.Figure 4. Visual Studio Code extension tree navigation.Figure 5. Web editor. 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.Video 4. OurBigBook Visual Studio Code extension editing and navigation demo. Source. - 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





