A transmission medium refers to the physical path or material through which data signals travel from a sender to a receiver in a communication system. It can be classified into two main categories: 1. **Guided Media**: These are physical conductors that guide the transmission of signals along a specific path. Common examples include: - **Twisted Pair Cable**: Used in telephone and Ethernet networks, consists of pairs of insulated copper wires twisted together.
The IEEE Journal on Multiscale and Multiphysics Computational Techniques is a scholarly journal published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The journal focuses on the development and application of computational techniques that address multiscale and multiphysics problems. Key areas of interest typically include, but are not limited to: - Mathematical modeling of complex systems that involve multiple scales (e.g., atomic, molecular, continuum). - Simulations that encompass various physical phenomena (e.g.
The Marchant Calculating Machine Company was an American company known for producing mechanical calculators in the early to mid-20th century. Founded in the 1920s by William Marchant, the company became notable for its development of advanced calculating machines that found use in various fields, including accounting and engineering. One of their popular products was the Marchant calculator, which utilized a unique design and mechanism to perform arithmetic calculations.
Spin echo is a fundamental technique in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy that is used to generate images and obtain high-quality spectral data. The concept of spin echo relies on the manipulation of atomic nuclei that have angular momentum, or "spin," in a magnetic field.
Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) is a powerful analytical technique used primarily in electron microscopy to study the elemental and electronic properties of materials at the nanoscale. It involves the interaction of high-energy electrons with a specimen. Here’s how it works and its key aspects: ### Principle: 1. **Electron Beam Interaction**: A high-energy electron beam is directed at a thin sample, usually a few nanometers thick, to minimize scattering and ensure that the beam can pass through the specimen.
Electrophysiologists are specialized cardiologists who focus on diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders, known as arrhythmias. They have extensive training in the electrical system of the heart and utilize various diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions to manage conditions such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and other abnormal heart rhythms.
Graded potentials are changes in the membrane potential of a neuron or other excitable cell that vary in size (or "grade") and occur in response to stimuli. These changes are typically localized and can either be depolarizing or hyperpolarizing. ### Key Features of Graded Potentials: 1. **Magnitude**: The amplitude of a graded potential can vary depending on the strength of the stimulus. A stronger stimulus produces a larger potential change.
Automated patch clamp is a high-throughput technique used in electrophysiology to study the electrical properties of cells, particularly neurons and other excitable cells. It involves the use of specialized equipment to rapidly and accurately form a tight seal (or "patch") between a glass pipette and the cell membrane, allowing for the measurement of ionic currents that flow through individual ion channels or the entire cell membrane.
Depolarization-induced suppression of inhibition (DSI) is a neurophysiological phenomenon that occurs in certain types of neurons, particularly in the central nervous system, where an increase in membrane potential (depolarization) leads to a temporary decrease in the effectiveness of inhibitory synaptic transmission.
Electrophysiology (EP) study is a medical procedure used to evaluate the electrical activity of the heart and diagnose arrhythmias or other cardiac conditions. During an EP study, a healthcare provider inserts catheters with electrodes through a blood vessel (usually in the groin or neck) into the heart. These electrodes measure the electrical signals in the heart and can induce arrhythmias to understand their mechanisms.
The Hexaxial Reference System is primarily a concept used in the context of sports science, biomechanics, and movement analysis. It refers to a coordinate system that allows for the precise measurement and analysis of movements within a three-dimensional space. The term "hexaxial" implies that it involves six axes of motion, often corresponding to different directions or planes of movement.
Impedance cardiography (ICG) is a non-invasive diagnostic technique used to assess cardiac function and hemodynamics by measuring changes in electrical impedance in the thorax. The principle behind ICG is based on the fact that blood has a different electrical conductivity than surrounding tissues. ### Key Features and Process: 1. **Measurement Technique**: Electrodes are placed on the skin, typically around the neck and chest.
The term "ionotropic effect" typically refers to the influence of certain substances or signals on the ion channels of cells, particularly in the context of neurotransmission in the nervous system. This effect is primarily associated with ionotropic receptors, which are a type of neurotransmitter receptor that, upon binding with a neurotransmitter, leads to the opening or closing of ion channels.
An optokinetic drum is a device used in vision research and clinical settings to study visual perception and eye movements. It typically consists of a cylindrical drum or drum-like structure with patterns or images on its inner surface. The drum rotates, and as it spins, the visual stimuli appear to move in front of the observer's eyes.
Patch-sequencing is a technique that combines patch-clamp electrophysiology with sequencing technologies, allowing researchers to analyze the genetic and molecular characteristics of individual cells while simultaneously measuring their electrical activity. This method is particularly useful in neuroscience and cell biology, as it enables the study of how specific genes and proteins contribute to a cell's functional properties.
SCN5A is a gene that encodes a sodium channel protein known as the voltage-gated sodium channel alpha subunit, which is primarily involved in the generation and propagation of electrical impulses in the heart and other excitable tissues. This protein is critical for normal cardiac function, as it plays a key role in the depolarization phase of cardiac action potentials.
As of my last knowledge update in October 2021, Thomas Sinkjær is not widely known or recognized in prominent news, literature, or popular culture. It is possible that he may be a private individual or someone who has gained recognition after my last update.
Spike potential refers to the rapid rise and fall in membrane potential that occurs during the action potential of a neuron or muscle cell. It is characterized by a sudden depolarization followed by repolarization, which allows for the transmission of electrical signals along nerves and muscle fibers. In neurons, the spike potential is initiated when a membrane's resting potential reaches a threshold level due to incoming signals.
A string galvanometer is an instrument used to measure electric current by detecting the magnetic field produced by the current flowing through a wire. The basic operating principle of a string galvanometer relies on the interaction between the magnetic field and a current-carrying conductor. ### Key Components and Functionality: 1. **Current-Carrying Wire**: A thin and flexible wire, typically held under tension, acts as the conductor through which the current flows.
Threshold potential refers to the critical level of membrane potential that must be reached for an action potential to be initiated in neurons and muscle cells. When a neuron is at rest, its membrane potential is typically around -70 mV to -90 mV. To generate an action potential, the membrane potential needs to depolarize to a certain level, known as the threshold potential, which is usually around -55 mV to -50 mV.

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
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  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
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