An **Abelian category** is a type of category in the field of category theory that has particular properties making it a suitable framework for doing homological algebra. The notion was introduced by the mathematician Alexander Grothendieck in the context of algebraic geometry, but it has applications across various areas of mathematics.
"Ability" generally refers to the capacity or power to do something, which can encompass a range of skills, talents, and competencies in various contexts. Here are a few ways to think about ability: 1. **Physical Ability**: This refers to the physical skills and strengths a person possesses, such as athletic performance, dexterity, or endurance. 2. **Cognitive Ability**: This includes mental skills such as reasoning, problem-solving, memory, and intelligence.
Ab-polar current, or ab-polarization current, is a term that might be related to specific contexts in electrochemistry or materials science, but it does not have a widely recognized definition in mainstream scientific literature as of my last knowledge update in October 2023. It may refer to the current that occurs in a system under conditions of polarization, which can influence the behavior of electrochemical cells, corrosion processes, or other electrochemical systems.
Absorptance, also known as absorptivity, is a measure of the fraction of incident radiation (such as light or electromagnetic waves) that is absorbed by a material or surface rather than being reflected or transmitted. It is a dimensionless quantity and is typically expressed as a value between 0 and 1, where: - A value of 0 means that no incident radiation is absorbed (the material is fully reflective).
An absorption band refers to a specific range of wavelengths or frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum where light (or other electromagnetic radiation) is absorbed by a material rather than transmitted or reflected. In other words, it is a region where the intensity of light decreases due to the absorption of photons by the atoms or molecules in a substance. Absorption bands are often associated with particular electronic, vibrational, or rotational transitions within molecules or atoms.
In the context of particle physics, particularly in the framework of quantum field theory and the Standard Model, the term "fundamental representation" often refers to the simplest representation of a group associated with gauge symmetries. Groups like SU(2), SU(3), and U(1) are crucial for describing fundamental interactions.
Group structure and the Axiom of Choice are concepts from different areas of mathematics: group theory and set theory, respectively. Here’s a brief overview of both concepts: ### Group Structure A group is a fundamental algebraic structure in mathematics, particularly in the field of group theory.
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Accessible tourism refers to the idea of making travel and related services available to all people, regardless of their physical, sensory, or cognitive abilities. The goal is to create an inclusive travel experience that accommodates the needs of individuals with disabilities, as well as elderly travelers or anyone who may require assistance while traveling. Key components of accessible tourism include: 1. **Infrastructure**: Ensuring that transportation, accommodations, attractions, and public spaces are designed or modified to be accessible to everyone.
The Acculturation Model refers to a framework used to understand how individuals or groups adopt the cultural traits or social patterns of another group, particularly when transitioning between cultures. This model is often discussed in the context of immigrants, refugees, and other groups encountering a new cultural environment. One of the most widely known formulations of the Acculturation Model was developed by John W. Berry in the 1980s.
Vlatko Vedral is a physicist known for his work in the fields of quantum information science, quantum mechanics, and quantum computing. He has contributed to the understanding of topics such as quantum entanglement, the foundations of quantum theory, and the implications of quantum mechanics for information theory. Vedral has also published scientific papers and books exploring these themes and has engaged in public discussions regarding the philosophical implications of quantum phenomena.
Acid green is a term that can refer to several different things depending on the context: 1. **Color**: In the context of colors, acid green is a bright, vibrant shade of green that often has a somewhat neon or fluorescent quality. It is typically associated with high visibility and can evoke a sense of energy or activity. Acid green is commonly used in fashion, graphic design, and art to create bold and eye-catching visuals.
Active transport is a biological process in which substances are moved across cell membranes against their concentration gradient, meaning from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration. This process requires energy, typically in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), because it is opposing the natural flow of diffusion.
Acoustic impedance is a fundamental property of a medium that describes how much resistance it offers to the propagation of sound waves. It is defined as the ratio of the acoustic pressure (the sound pressure level) to the particle velocity (the speed of the particles in the medium due to the sound wave) at a specific frequency.
Action algebra is not a standard term widely recognized in conventional mathematical literature, but it could refer to several possible concepts depending on the context. In mathematics and theoretical computer science, the term could relate to the study of algebraic structures that involve actions, such as in group theory or the algebra of operations. 1. **Group Actions and Algebraic Structures**: In the context of group theory, an "action" often refers to how a group operates on a set.
The Funeral Oration is a significant speech that was delivered in ancient Greece, notably by the politician and general Pericles in 431 BC, during the early part of the Peloponnesian War. This oration is most famously recorded by the classical historian Thucydides in his work "History of the Peloponnesian War.
A **radical polynomial** is a type of polynomial that contains one or more variables raised to fractional powers, which typically involve roots. In more formal terms, a radical polynomial can be expressed as a polynomial that includes terms of the form \(x^{\frac{m}{n}}\) where \(m\) and \(n\) are integers, and \(n \neq 0\).
MDS, or Multi-Dimensional Scaling, is a statistical technique used for dimensionality reduction and data visualization. An MDS matrix generally refers to the distance or dissimilarity matrix that serves as the input for the MDS algorithm. This matrix contains pairwise dissimilarity measures (such as Euclidean distance, Manhattan distance, or other metrics) between a set of objects or data points.
"Freshman's dream" can refer to a variety of interpretations, depending on the context. Generally, it may refer to the aspirations and ambitions of a college freshman as they embark on their new academic journey. These dreams often include: 1. **Academic Success**: Many freshmen dream of excelling in their studies and achieving good grades. 2. **Social Connections**: Building new friendships and finding a sense of belonging in a new environment is a common hope.

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 2.
    You can publish local OurBigBook lightweight markup files to either https://OurBigBook.com or as a static website
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    Figure 3.
    Visual Studio Code extension installation
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    Figure 4.
    Visual Studio Code extension tree navigation
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    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.
  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