Laurent Freidel is a theoretical physicist known for his work in the fields of quantum gravity and string theory. He has contributed to the understanding of non-perturbative approaches to quantum gravity, particularly through the application of techniques from quantum field theory and applications of spin foam models. Freidel has published various research papers and articles exploring the foundations of quantum mechanics, the interplay between geometry and quantum theory, and other related topics.
The Lauricella hypergeometric series is a generalization of the classical hypergeometric series and is denoted as \( F_D \). It is a function of several variables and is defined for several complex variables. It generalizes the standard hypergeometric series, which is a function of one variable, to cases with multiple parameters and arguments.
The Legendre transform is a mathematical operation that provides a way to transform a function into a different function, providing insights in various fields such as physics, economics, and optimization. While the concept can be applied in various contexts, it is especially useful in convex analysis and thermodynamics.
Lego fandom refers to the community of fans and enthusiasts who are passionate about Lego bricks and related products. This fandom encompasses a wide range of interests, including: 1. **Building and Creations**: Many fans enjoy building intricate models, historical landmarks, original designs (MOCs - My Own Creations), and unique structures using Lego bricks. There are often competitions and events where builders showcase their work.
Lempel–Ziv–Stac (LZ77) is a lossless data compression algorithm, specifically a variant of the Lempel-Ziv family of algorithms. LZ77, which was introduced by Abraham Lempel and Jacob Ziv in 1977, uses a dictionary-based approach that represents repeated sequences of data by pointers to previous occurrences instead of explicitly encoding them multiple times. The LZ77 algorithm works by maintaining a sliding window of previously seen data.
The icositetrahedron is a type of polyhedron that belongs to the category of Archimedean solids. Specifically, it is known as the truncated cube and has 24 faces, which are composed of 8 regular triangles and 6 squares. The icositetrahedron has 36 edges and 24 vertices.
In the context of physics, acoustics, and other fields, the term "level" often refers to a logarithmic quantity used to express ratios of powers or intensities, typically in relation to a reference level. One of the most common uses of "level" is in sound intensity, where it is expressed in decibels (dB). The sound level is a logarithmic measure relative to a reference intensity.
A Leyland number is a specific type of integer that is defined in a mathematical context. Specifically, a Leyland number is of the form \( a^b + b^a \), where \( a \) and \( b \) are positive integers greater than or equal to 1. The interest in Leyland numbers is largely due to their properties in number theory and their applications in computational mathematics.
Li Erran Li, also known as Li Erran, is not widely recognized in mainstream sources up to my last knowledge update in October 2023. It is possible that this name could refer to a person who gained prominence after that date, or it may refer to a character from a book, film, or other forms of media that is less well-known.
"Like Lightning" can refer to different things depending on the context. However, the phrase is notable in various forms of media, literature, or could simply describe something that happens very quickly or unexpectedly, akin to a lightning strike.
Liftware is a brand of assistive devices designed to help individuals with hand tremors or other motor control issues eat more easily and independently. The primary product is a stabilizing utensil that uses technology to counteract shaking, making it easier for users to maintain control while eating. Liftware products typically include specialized spoons and forks equipped with sensors and motors that detect and counteract movement. This helps keep the utensil steady, allowing users to enjoy meals with less mess and frustration.
In mathematics, particularly in the field of functional analysis, a **linear functional** is a specific type of linear map from a vector space to its field of scalars (such as the real numbers \(\mathbb{R}\) or the complex numbers \(\mathbb{C}\)).
A linear induction motor (LIM) is an electromechanical device that generates linear motion instead of the rotational motion produced by conventional rotary motors. It operates on the principles of electromagnetic induction and uses a moving magnetic field to produce force and motion along a straight path. Here are the key components and concepts related to linear induction motors: ### Components: 1. **Stator**: The stator is the stationary part of the motor that contains a series of coils.
Lipofectamine is a brand of transfection reagents developed by Thermo Fisher Scientific. It is primarily used in molecular biology and biotechnology for the delivery of nucleic acids—such as DNA, RNA, and plasmids—into a variety of cell types. Lipofectamine formulations typically consist of cationic lipids that can form liposomes, which encapsulate the nucleic acids and facilitate their entry into cells.
A Liquid Crystal Tunable Filter (LCTF) is an optical device that uses liquid crystal technology to selectively transmit light at specific wavelengths while blocking others. Unlike traditional optical filters, which are fixed and only allow certain wavelengths to pass through, LCTFs can be dynamically adjusted to change their transmission characteristics.
The Lisbon Protocol is an agreement signed in 1992 that aimed to facilitate the continuation of the strategic arms reduction talks between the United States and the Russian Federation (along with other former Soviet states). Specifically, the protocol was an extension of earlier arms control agreements and focused on the nuclear arsenals of the signatory states.
A phosphodiester bond is a type of chemical bond that forms between the phosphate group of one nucleotide and the hydroxyl group on the sugar of another nucleotide within a nucleic acid, such as DNA or RNA. This bond is crucial for the structural integrity of nucleic acids, as it creates a long chain of nucleotides joined together.
As of my last update in October 2021, I don't have the exact most recent figures for the life expectancy by Brazilian state.
The list of causes of death by rate typically refers to rankings or statistics that show the prevalence of different causes of death in a specific population, often based on data from health organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These lists can vary by country, region, or demographic group and are usually presented as rates per 100,000 individuals.
The British Isles is home to a variety of coastal weather stations that provide valuable meteorological data for both research and public use. These stations are often maintained by national meteorological services, universities, and other organizations.

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
    .
    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.
  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
    .
    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