Bayesian Structural Time Series (BSTS) is a framework used for modeling and forecasting time series data that incorporates both structural components and Bayesian methods. The BSTS framework is particularly useful for analyzing data with complex patterns, such as trends, seasonality, and irregularities, while also allowing for the incorporation of various types of uncertainty. ### Key Components of Bayesian Structural Time Series: 1. **Structural Components**: - **Trend**: Captures long-term movements in the data.
Secular variation refers to the long-term changes or trends observed in a particular phenomenon over an extended period, typically spanning decades to centuries. This term is commonly used in various fields, such as geology, paleoclimatology, and even economics, to describe gradual changes that are not tied to periodic cycles (like seasonal or annual changes). In the context of geology and geomagnetism, secular variation may refer to the gradual changes in the Earth's magnetic field intensity and direction over time.
A **graph manifold** is a class of 3-dimensional manifolds characterized by their geometric structure, specifically how they can be decomposed into pieces that look like typical geometric shapes (in this case, they resemble a torus and other types of three-manifolds).
In the context of topology and abstract algebra, an **extension** of a topological group refers to a way of constructing a new topological group from a known one by incorporating additional structure. This often involves creating a new group whose structure represents a combination of an existing group and a simpler group.
A homogeneous space is a mathematical structure that exhibits a high degree of symmetry. More formally, in the context of geometry and algebra, a homogeneous space can be defined as follows: 1. **Definition**: A space \(X\) is called a homogeneous space if for any two points \(x, y \in X\), there exists a symmetry operation (usually described by a group action) that maps \(x\) to \(y\).
A **monothetic group** is a term used in the context of taxonomy and systematics, particularly in the classification of organisms. It refers to a group of organisms that are united by a single common characteristic or a single attribute that defines that group. This characteristic is often a specific trait or combination of traits that all members of the group share, distinguishing them from organisms outside the group.
Cartan's theorems A and B are fundamental results in the theory of differential forms and the classification of certain types of differential equations, particularly within the context of differential geometry and the theory of distributions.
A relativistic particle refers to a particle that is moving at speeds close to the speed of light, where the effects of Einstein's theory of relativity become significant. In the realm of classical physics, particles are described by Newtonian mechanics, which assumes that velocities are much less than the speed of light. However, when particles approach relativistic speeds (typically a significant fraction of the speed of light, denoted as \(c\)), their behavior can no longer be accurately described by classical mechanics.
A Universal Linear Accelerator (ULA) is a type of particle accelerator that uses electromagnetic fields to accelerate charged particles, such as electrons, protons, or ions, in a straight line. The term "universal" suggests that this type of accelerator can be adapted for various applications and can accelerate different kinds of particles.
Auralization is the process of creating sound simulations or reproducing audio environments in a way that allows listeners to perceive and experience an auditory scene as if they were present in that environment. It is often used in the fields of architecture, acoustics, and virtual reality, helping to visualize how sound will behave in a specific space before it is built or modified. The process typically involves the use of computer modeling and simulation tools that analyze how sound waves interact with various surfaces and objects within a given environment.
Induced characters refer to representations of a group that arise from the representation of a subgroup. In the context of representation theory—an area of mathematics that studies abstract algebraic structures through linear transformations—induced characters are a way to construct new representations of a group via a subgroup.
Aeroacoustics is a branch of engineering and applied physics that studies the generation, propagation, and interaction of sound (acoustic phenomena) in fluid flows, particularly in air. It combines elements of fluid dynamics and acoustics to understand how aerodynamic forces and structures produce sound. Key areas of interest in aeroacoustics include: 1. **Sound Generation**: Investigating how different flow phenomena, such as turbulence, boundary layer interactions, and shock waves, create sound.
Applejack can refer to a few different things, depending on the context: 1. **Cider**: Traditionally, applejack is a type of alcoholic beverage made from apples, similar to apple cider but with a higher alcohol content. It is produced through the process of freezing cider and removing the ice, which concentrates the alcohol. 2. **Character**: In the realm of popular culture, Applejack is also a character from the animated television series "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.
As of my last knowledge update in October 2021, there is no widely recognized figure or concept known as "Maria Teohari." It's possible that this name refers to a private individual, a recent public figure, or a topic that has emerged after that date.
Ortholog by Ciro Santilli 40 Updated 2025-07-16
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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