The Tarbell Cassette Interface is a device designed for use with early microcomputers, particularly those that did not have integrated disk drives. It allows for the storage and retrieval of data on compact cassette tapes, which were a common medium for data storage during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Technetium (99mTc) medronic acid is a radiopharmaceutical used primarily in diagnostic imaging, particularly in bone scans. The compound consists of technetium-99m (a radioisotope of technetium) bound to medronic acid (also known as methylenediphosphonic acid or MDP), which is a bisphosphonate compound.
Technetium (99mTc) mertiatide is a radiopharmaceutical used primarily in medical imaging, particularly in the field of nuclear medicine. It is a technetium-based compound that is utilized for its ability to target and visualize certain tissues or organs within the body.
Thermochromic ink is a type of specialized ink that changes color in response to temperature changes. This property is due to the incorporation of thermochromic pigments or dyes within the ink formulation. These pigments are sensitive to temperature variations and can exhibit a reversible color change, meaning they can switch from one color to another when heated or cooled.
Social inequality by Ciro Santilli 40 Updated 2025-07-16
Ciro Santilli is extremely passionate about this issue, partly due to Ciro Santilli's self perceived compassionate personality.
Ciro Santilli's main approaches to reduce it:
We have to be careful not to make everyone poorer when trying to reduce inequality.
But as things stand as of 2020, increasing taxes on the very richest, and notably wealth tax, and investing it in free gifted education, seems like a safe bet to achieve any meaningful level of equal opportunity and meritocracy.
Key quote that names the chapter:
My friend Matt Sands was once going to write a book to be called Alfred Nobel's Other Mistake.
Caesium-137 by Ciro Santilli 40 Updated 2025-07-16
Highly radioactive isotope of caesium with half-life of 30.17 y. Produced from the nuclear fission of uranium, TODO exact reaction, not found in nature.
The fucked thing about this byproduct is that it is in the same chemical family as sodium, and therefore forms a salt that looks like regular table salt, and dissolves in water and therefore easily enters your body and sticks to things.
Another problem is that its half-life is long enough that it doesn't lose radioactivity very quickly compared to the life of a human person, although it is short enough to make it highly toxic, making it a terrible pollutant when released.
This is why for example in the goiânia accident a girl ended up ingesting Caesium-137 after eating an egg after touching the Caesium with her hands.
The Torelli theorem is a fundamental result in algebraic geometry and the theory of Riemann surfaces, attributed to the mathematician Carlo Alberto Torelli. It essentially describes the relationship between the algebraic structure of a curve and its deformation in terms of its Jacobian.
The Groma is an ancient surveying instrument used primarily by the Romans and other cultures for land division and construction. It is designed to measure right angles and to lay out straight lines over distance. The Groma consists of a vertical staff (or pole) with a horizontal crossbar that is usually equipped with plumb lines hanging from each end.
Transient noise refers to brief, sudden bursts of sound that can occur in various contexts, often characterized by quick changes in amplitude and frequency. These sounds can arise from a variety of sources, including: 1. **Electrical Impulses**: In electronic systems, transient noise can be caused by sudden changes in voltage or current, often due to switching actions, circuit disruptions, or electrical arcing.
Transport infrastructure refers to the physical structures, facilities, systems, and services that enable the movement of people and goods from one location to another. This infrastructure can vary significantly based on geographic, economic, and social conditions of a location. Here are some examples of transportation infrastructure categorized by location: ### Urban Areas - **Roads and Highways**: Multi-lane roads, expressways, and urban streets designed for vehicles, along with sidewalks and bike lanes for pedestrians and cyclists.
Transport research organizations are institutions or entities that focus on studying various aspects of transportation systems, policies, technologies, and their impacts on society, the economy, and the environment. These organizations conduct research to improve transportation safety, efficiency, sustainability, and accessibility. Their work often encompasses various modes of transportation, including road, rail, air, and maritime.
Vincenzo Barone may refer to different individuals or entities, but one prominent figure associated with that name is an Italian astrophysicist known for his work in the field of astronomy and space science. His research often involves the study of cosmic phenomena, including galaxies and star formation.
The term "160-minute solar cycle" refers to a specific periodic phenomenon observed in the Sun's atmosphere, particularly in the context of solar magnetic activity and oscillations. One key aspect of this cycle is its association with the solar atmosphere's behavior, including coronal loops and solar flares. The cycle typically lasts approximately 160 minutes, and it is often observed in the context of solar oscillations and the magnetic field dynamics within the solar corona.
The 2011 Slovenian YouTube incident refers to a controversy involving a Slovenian YouTube video that depicted an activist's protest against government policies. The video, which went viral, featured the activist engaging in a dramatic public display to highlight issues such as corruption or social injustice. The incident drew significant media attention and sparked discussions about political activism, censorship, and the role of social media in influencing public opinion in Slovenia.
The 2-factor theorem, also known as the two-factor theorem, is a principle in number theory and algebra related to the factorization of polynomials or functions. Specifically, it states that if a polynomial can be factored into two non-trivial factors, then the degree of one factor and the degree of the other factor must sum to the degree of the original polynomial.
The A1B reactor refers to a type of small modular reactor (SMR) designed for use in submarines, specifically the United States Navy's Virginia-class submarines. It is an advanced nuclear reactor designed by General Electric and is notable for its compact size, efficiency, and safety features. Key features of the A1B reactor include: 1. **Compact Design**: The A1B reactor is smaller and more efficient compared to predecessor designs, which allows for more space on submarines.

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