Client-side encryption is a method of data protection in which information is encrypted by the client (the user's device) before being transmitted to a server or cloud storage. This approach ensures that the data remains encrypted while in transit and at rest, meaning that even if a third party, such as the service provider, gains access to the data, they cannot read or interpret it without the encryption keys.
The Clifford–Klein form refers to a particular representation of manifolds, especially in the context of Riemannian geometry. It is used to describe certain types of homogeneous spaces, which are spaces that exhibit uniformity in their geometric properties. ### Key Concepts: 1. **Homogeneous Spaces:** These are spaces where, at every point, there exists a symmetry which can take one point to another. Common examples include spheres and projective spaces.
A Clos network is a type of multistage switching network that is used primarily in telecommunications and computer networking to interconnect a large number of input and output devices efficiently. It was named after the engineer Charles Clos, who proposed it in the 1950s. ### Key Features: 1. **Multistage Architecture**: A Clos network typically consists of multiple stages of interconnected switches, which helps to reduce the number of interconnections required compared to single-stage networks.
A Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) is an elliptical orbit used to transfer a satellite from a low Earth orbit (LEO) to a geostationary orbit (GEO). The key characteristics and function of a GTO include: 1. **Elliptical Shape**: GTO is not a circular orbit; instead, it has an elongated elliptical shape.
Cold seeps are geological formations on the ocean floor where fluids rich in methane, hydrocarbons, and other organic materials are released from the Earth's crust. Unlike hydrothermal vents, which emit hot water and are powered by volcanic activity, cold seeps release fluids at much lower temperatures, typically at or near the temperature of the surrounding seawater. These seeps are often associated with the presence of gas hydrates, which are ice-like crystalline structures containing methane.
A coincidence circuit is a type of electronic logic circuit that is designed to detect when two or more events occur simultaneously or within a specified time window. The primary use of such a circuit is in digital systems where it is critical to identify when multiple input signals are true at the same time. Coincidence circuits are commonly utilized in various applications, including: 1. **Digital Electronics**: In digital systems, coincidence circuits can help in the implementation of complex logic functions and assist in synchronizing signals.
In the philosophy of science, the concept of commensurability refers to the idea that scientific theories, models, or paradigms can be compared, evaluated, or understood in relation to each other, typically through a common framework or standard. This concept is particularly important in discussions about scientific change, theory comparison, and the possibility of objective evaluation across different theories. The term has significant implications in debates about scientific realism and incommensurability, particularly as introduced by philosophers like Thomas Kuhn.
"The Solitude of Prime Numbers" is a novel written by the Italian author Paolo Giordano, first published in 2008. The story revolves around the lives of two main characters, Alice and Mattia, who both experience profound personal struggles and traumas. Their lives become intertwined as they navigate the challenges of loneliness, isolation, and the search for connection. The novel uses the metaphor of prime numbers to illustrate the uniqueness and solitude of the characters.
The Committee for the Coordination of Statistical Activities (CCSA) is an international body that aims to enhance the coordination and collaboration among various organizations involved in statistical activities. Established to support the global statistical system, the CCSA primarily focuses on providing a platform for dialogue and the exchange of ideas and best practices among member organizations, which typically include national statistical offices, international organizations, and other stakeholders involved in statistical work.
Complete Boolean algebra is an extension of Boolean algebra that includes additional properties to ensure that every subset of its elements has a supremum (least upper bound) and an infimum (greatest lower bound).
Wellfoundedness is a concept primarily used in mathematical logic and set theory, particularly in the context of order relations and transfinite induction. A relation \( R \) on a set \( S \) is said to be well-founded if every non-empty subset of \( S \) has a minimal element with respect to the relation \( R \). In simpler terms, this means that there are no infinite descending chains of elements.
The Complete Fermi–Dirac integral is a mathematical function that arises in quantum statistics, particularly in the study of systems of fermions, which are particles that obey the Pauli exclusion principle. The Fermi-Dirac integral is used to describe the distribution of particles over energy states in a system at thermal equilibrium.
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Sextic curves are algebraic curves of degree six. In the context of algebraic geometry, a curve can be defined as the set of points in a projective plane (or affine plane) that satisfy a polynomial equation in two variables. For a sextic curve, the defining polynomial is of degree six.

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