Rocrail
Rocrail is an open-source model railroad control software that allows users to automate and control model train layouts. It provides a digital interface for managing trains, signals, switches, and other components of a model railway. Rocrail supports various hardware interfaces, making it compatible with many different brands of digital command control (DCC) systems.
Brinell scale
The Brinell scale, or Brinell hardness test, is a method for measuring the hardness of materials, typically metals. It involves indenting the surface of the material with a hard steel or carbide ball of a specified diameter (commonly 10 mm) under a known load. The test follows these steps: 1. **Indenter**: A hard spherical ball is used as the indenter.
WASP-107b
WASP-107b is an exoplanet located about 200 light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Virgo. It was discovered in 2017 as part of the Wide Angle Search for Planets (WASP) project, which aims to identify transiting exoplanets using ground-based telescopes.
"Die Philosophie Herakleitos des Dunklen von Ephesos" translates to "The Philosophy of Heraclitus the Obscure of Ephesus." This phrase refers to the thoughts, ideas, and writings of Heraclitus, an ancient Greek philosopher from Ephesus, who lived around the 6th century BCE.
Eupheme (moon)
Eupheme is one of the smaller moons of Saturn. It was discovered in 2000 and is part of the larger group of moons known as the "normal" moons of Saturn, which are characterized by their irregular shapes and orbits. Eupheme has a diameter of about 6.9 kilometers (approximately 4.3 miles) and orbits Saturn at a distance of about 16.6 million kilometers (about 10.3 million miles).
VidAngel
VidAngel is a streaming service that allows users to filter out content they find objectionable in movies and TV shows. Established in 2013, it gained popularity for providing customizable viewing experiences by enabling users to skip or mute specific content, such as violence, strong language, and sexual content. Originally, VidAngel operated by renting clean versions of movies and TV shows, but it faced legal challenges regarding copyright issues and the way it provided filtered content.
James R. Griesemer
James R. Griesemer is a philosopher and historian of science known for his contributions to the understanding of scientific practice, particularly in the context of biology and ecology. He has worked extensively on topics related to scientific modeling, the nature of scientific explanation, and the epistemological and ontological issues that arise in the study of life sciences. Griesemer has been associated with research in the philosophy of science, emphasizing the importance of the historical and social context in scientific inquiry.
Audio editors
Audio editors are software programs or tools used for recording, editing, mixing, and processing audio files. They provide users with various features to manipulate sound, including cutting, copying, pasting, and applying effects to audio tracks. Audio editors are essential in various fields such as music production, film editing, podcast creation, broadcasting, and sound design.
Discrete transforms
Discrete transforms are mathematical operations that convert discrete signals or data sequences from one domain to another, most commonly from the time domain to a frequency domain. This transformation allows for easier analysis, processing, and manipulation of the data, particularly for tasks such as filtering, compression, and feature extraction.
Banded waveguide synthesis
Banded waveguide synthesis is a technique used in the field of optics and photonics, specifically in the design and fabrication of waveguides. A waveguide is a structure that guides electromagnetic waves, including light, and is used in various applications, such as telecommunications, sensors, and optical circuits. In banded waveguide synthesis, the concept typically refers to the design of waveguide structures that are optimized for specific wavelength ranges—often referred to as "bands.
Barker code
Barker codes are a type of sequence used in communications, particularly in radar and digital signal processing. They are defined as binary sequences that possess certain autocorrelation properties, making them especially useful in reducing the effects of noise and improving the signal detection in the presence of interference. ### Key Characteristics of Barker Codes: 1. **Binary Sequences**: Barker codes consist of binary digits (0s and 1s).
Digital delay line
A digital delay line is a circuit or device that delays a signal in the digital domain. It is commonly used in various applications, including audio processing, telecommunications, and digital signal processing (DSP). The primary function of a digital delay line is to store and playback a digital signal after a specified amount of time. ### How It Works: 1. **Sampling**: The incoming analog signal is first converted to a digital format through an analog-to-digital converter (ADC).
Digital signal controller
A Digital Signal Controller (DSC) is a specialized type of microcontroller that combines the features of a digital signal processor (DSP) with the capabilities of a microcontroller (MCU). DSCs are designed to handle complex mathematical calculations, especially those required for digital signal processing while also supporting typical control tasks.
Linear time-invariant system
A Linear Time-Invariant (LTI) system is a mathematical model that describes a specific type of dynamic system in the fields of engineering and signal processing. An LTI system is characterized by two main properties: linearity and time invariance. ### 1. Linearity: A system is linear if it satisfies the principles of superposition.
"Heraclitus and Democritus" is a famous painting by the Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens, created in 1618-1620. The work features portraits of the two ancient Greek philosophers, Heraclitus and Democritus, each representing contrasting philosophical perspectives. - **Heraclitus** (c. 535 – c.
Torsion (mechanics)
Torsion in mechanics refers to the twisting of an object due to an applied torque (twisting force) about its longitudinal axis. It is a crucial concept in materials science and structural engineering, as it helps to understand how materials behave under rotational forces. When a torque is applied to an object, it results in shear stresses distributed across the object's cross-section.
Jeremy Howick
Jeremy Howick is a researcher and academic known for his work in evidence-based medicine and the philosophy of science. He is particularly interested in the application of evidence in clinical practice and the importance of understanding how various factors influence medical decision-making. Howick has contributed to discussions on the nature of evidence and its interpretation in healthcare settings. Additionally, he has written about the placebo effect and its implications for medical treatment and research. His work often bridges the gap between philosophical inquiries and practical applications in medicine.
Bilinear transform
The bilinear transform is a mathematical technique used in the field of signal processing, control systems, and digital filter design. It is a specific mapping used to convert continuous-time systems (typically represented in the s-domain) into discrete-time systems (typically represented in the z-domain) while preserving certain properties of the system, such as stability and frequency response.
Bin-centres
Bin-centres refer to the central points of data bins, which are used in histograms and frequency distributions to represent grouped data. In a histogram, data is divided into intervals (or "bins"), and each bin contains a range of values. The bin-centre is the midpoint of that range, calculated by taking the average of the lower and upper boundaries of the bin.