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F-theory is a theoretical framework in string theory that generalizes the concept of strings to include two-dimensional surfaces, known as "branes," in a higher-dimensional space. It was first proposed by theorist Cumrun Vafa in the mid-1990s and is particularly useful in studying certain aspects of quantum gravity and unification of forces.
The Von Neumann Universal Constructor is a theoretical concept proposed by mathematician and computer scientist John von Neumann in the context of cellular automata and self-replicating systems. It refers to a hypothetical machine or system that can create copies of itself given the right resources and environment. In the original context, von Neumann was exploring how self-replicating organisms might function and how this could be modeled mathematically.
The Statue of Liberty in Oklahoma City is a lesser-known replica of the original Statue of Liberty located in New York City. This particular statue is located in the city's Bricktown district and serves as a symbol of freedom and democracy. It was placed in the area to commemorate the important historical and cultural connections between the United States and France. The statue adds a touch of patriotic spirit to the city and is often visited by both locals and tourists.
SUDO-Q is a framework designed for the rapid development and evaluation of quantum algorithms. It combines various techniques and methods to facilitate the simulation, testing, and optimization of quantum algorithms on classical and quantum computers. The term SUDO-Q may also refer to specific tools or platforms within the realm of quantum computing that involve the use of quantum programming languages, simulation environments, and performance metrics for evaluating quantum algorithm efficiency.
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The Petersen–Morley theorem is a result in graph theory that concerns the structure of certain types of graphs. It states that for every sufficiently large graph, if it contains no complete subgraph \( K_n \) of size \( n \), then the graph can be colored with \( n-1 \) colors such that no two adjacent vertices share the same color. The theorem is particularly relevant when discussing the properties of planar graphs and colorability.
Jørgensen's inequality is a result in the field of functional analysis, particularly concerning the relationships between norms in Banach spaces. Specifically, Jørgensen's inequality pertains to the estimates of certain linear operators and is often discussed in the context of submartingales, Brownian motion, and processes in probability theory.
The Thom conjecture, proposed by mathematician René Thom in the 1950s, relates to topology and singularity theory. Specifically, it concerns the structure of non-singular mappings between manifolds and the conditions under which certain types of singularities can occur. The conjecture asserts that every real-valued function defined on a manifold can be approximated by a function that has a certain type of "generic" singularity.
Ribet's theorem is a fundamental result in number theory related to the Taniyama-Shimura-Weil conjecture, which is a key element in the proof of Fermat's Last Theorem. The theorem, proved by Ken Ribet in 1986, establishes a crucial connection between elliptic curves and modular forms.
The Bing metrization theorem is a result in the field of topology, specifically in the area concerning the metrization of topological spaces. It provides a condition under which a topological space can be given a metric that generates the same topology. Formulated by the mathematician R. Bing in the mid-20th century, the theorem states that if a topological space is second countable and Hausdorff, then it can be metrized.
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The term "scientific community metaphor" typically refers to the way in which the scientific community is conceptualized and understood through various metaphors that capture its characteristics, dynamics, and functions. Metaphors allow us to simplify and communicate complex ideas about how scientists interact, share knowledge, and contribute to the advancement of science.
Mannque Rho is a prominent South Korean theoretical physicist known for his contributions to the field of high-energy physics, particularly in the areas of quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and heavy-ion physics. He is notably recognized for his work on the properties of matter under extreme conditions, such as those found in neutron stars and heavy-ion collisions.

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