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$E=mc^2$ is the famous mass-energy equation of Albert Einstein. I know that it tells that mass can be converted to energy and vice versa. I know that $E$ is energy, $m$ is mass of a matter and $c$ is speed of light in vacuum.
What I didn't understood is how we will introduce speed of light?
Atom bomb is made using thi... | The equation \( E=mc^2 \) expresses the relationship between mass (\( m \)) and energy (\( E \)), with \( c \) representing the speed of light in a vacuum, which is approximately \( 3 \times 10^8 \) meters per second. This equation conveys a fundamental principle of physics: mass can be converted into energy, and the f... | 5,481 | [
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Thanks to everyone who posted comments/answers to my query yesterday (Implementing a Kalman filter for position, velocity, acceleration ). I've been looking at what was recommended, and in particular at both (a) the wikipedia example on one dimensional position and velocity and also another website that considers a si... | Yes, your approach to incorporating speed estimates into the Kalman filter is valid and aligns well with the principles of state estimation. Let's break down your reasoning and examine how this can be integrated into the Kalman filter framework.
1. **State Vector**: Your state vector \(\mathbf{x}_k\) is well defined a... | 1,949 | [
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I am programming CPU cache simulator and I am supposed to implement removing of entries. I will not use LRU but just random.
I am not really clear, when should I call the removing function? When cache (2 or 4 caches) are full and CPU wants to write into cache where all (data and tag) of specific indexes are same? Are t... | Your question about when to evict an entry from the cache is a good one, especially when implementing a random replacement policy. Here’s a breakdown of when you should consider calling your removing function, along with some clarifications on cache behavior.
### When to Evict Entries in a Cache Simulator
1. **Cache ... | 20,977 | [
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I'm a year 12 student studying in Sydney Australia.
I would like to ask about a physics question which I'm currently troubled on. I have made several attempts of answering the question but no luck. Includes: Trying to sub the information into the Kepler's 3rd law, which is $r^3 / t^2 = GM/ 4\pi^2$.
Could someone pleas... | To solve this problem, we can use Kepler's Third Law of planetary motion, which you've already noted in your question. Kepler's Third Law can be expressed in terms of the periods of two satellites orbiting the same central body (in this case, the Earth) and their respective orbital radii:
\[
\frac{T_1^2}{r_1^3} = \fra... | 25,340 | [
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Problem: Find optimal values for four parameters which are used to tune an algorithm under the constraints of accuracy, time and memory.
I have an indexing scheme used to search for the K-nearest neighbors of a point in many dimensions. This indexing scheme has four adjustable parameters. For each given fixed problem s... | To tackle the optimization problem you've described, you need a method that efficiently navigates the parameter space under the given constraints, especially given the non-smooth nature of your function and the discrete-continuous mix of your parameters. Here are some strategies you can explore:
### 1. **Multi-Objecti... | 15,960 | [
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I am trying to create a linear panorama (a series of images taken from the same plane but not the same location and not rotated) but was not sure which transform is appropriate for this task. I know a homography is used to stitch images together from a rotated point. I think a transform is necessary but I am not even... | Creating a linear panorama from a series of images taken from the same plane but at different locations and without rotation is an interesting challenge. The typical approach for stitching images together is indeed through the use of transformations like homographies, but these are generally applicable for images taken... | 35,780 | [
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I need to calculate the output power spectral density of the following digital filter
My calculations are as follows:
$y\left(n\right)\:=\:x\left(n-1\right)+d\left[x\left(n-1\right)+x\left(n\right)\right]$
$Y\left(z\right)\:=\:X\left(z\right)z^{-1}+d\left[X\left(z\right)z^{-1}+X\left(z\right)\right]$
$Y\left(z\right)\... | Let's carefully go through your derivation of the filter's transfer function step by step to see if it's correct.
The output \( y(n) \) of the filter is given by:
\[
y(n) = x(n-1) + d[x(n-1) + x(n)]
\]
Now, applying the Z-transform, recall that the Z-transform of \( x(n-k) \) is \( X(z) z^{-k} \). Therefore, we can... | 48,058 | [
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Where can I read more about "slow search" methods for symbol synchronization based on FFT for extracting a clock signal from the modulated signal?
I have read here (8.7 Symbol synchronization)
One method of synchronization is to extract a harmonic of the symbol
frequency from the received signal. Then a local symbol... | The method you're describing for symbol synchronization through the use of FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) and extracting a clock signal from a modulated signal is an interesting topic in the field of digital communications. Below are some resources and literature suggestions that might help you delve deeper into "slow se... | 30,765 | [
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I am currently doing a small experiment using a Peltier to cool 250ml of water. My aim is to achieve the cooling of 250ml from 23degC to 8degC in under 20minuets which I have done by strapping the Peltier to the underside of an aluminium cup and a large air cooled heat sink and fan to the hot side of the Peltier.
The P... | Understanding the efficiency of Peltier devices (thermoelectric coolers) can indeed be a bit challenging due to the way they operate and the factors influencing their performance. Let’s break down your observations and calculations regarding the Coefficient of Performance (COP) and efficiency.
### Peltier Efficiency a... | 34,263 | [
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Is the electric field between two positively charged parallel infinite plates one with a charge density twice the other effect the electric field on the outside of the plates? I am thinking no, because the field lines cannot cross in the field between the plates since they have positive charges. What does the electric ... | To analyze the electric field between two parallel infinite plates with positive charge densities, we need to use Gauss's Law. Let's assume you have two infinite plates, where one has charge density \( +\sigma \) and the other has charge density \( +2\sigma \).
### Electric Field of Each Plate
1. **Single Plate Elect... | 22,121 | [
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The Triforce is a fictional artifact in The Legend of Zelda, made of three identical-looking equilateral triangles representing power, wisdom and courage. Several games in the saga include an animation when the three parts finally join together.
The purpose of this challenge is to draw a single 2D frame of such a simpl... | Here is a solution in Python for the given problem:
```python
def triforce(w, s):
# Draw top triangle
for i in range(w + 1):
print(' ' * (w - i - 1) + '/' + ' ' * (2 * i) + '\\')
print('/' + '_' * (2 * w) + '\\')
# Draw space lines
for _ in range(s):
print()
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The construct of a cell (an ordered pair with pointers to either another cell or an atom) and atom (an indivisible sequence (of bits) (i.e. a natural number)) is a fundamental data structure for many programming languages. It's also quite a versatile one, with which you can build arbitrary structures - lists, trees (li... | Yes, there are several alternatives to the cons-cell and atom approach for representing arbitrarily structured data, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Here are a few of the prominent alternatives:
### 1. **Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)**
- **Description**: In OOP languages, data is often encapsula... | 40,845 | [
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It is often stated that the Lagrangian formalism and the Hamiltonian formalism are equivalent.
We often hear people talk about eigenvalues of Hamiltonians but I have never ever heard a word about eigenvalues of Lagrangians.
Why is this so? Is it not useful? is it not possible to do it?
| The distinction between the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of classical mechanics lies not only in their mathematical structure but also in how they are used to analyze physical systems. Both formalisms are indeed equivalent in the sense that they describe the same physical phenomena, but they have different f... | 34,726 | [
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In Michael Sipser's book language is defined to be in NP iff it is decided by nondeterministic polynomial time Turnig machine. Why can't we use same machine to decide if language $L^c$ is in coNP? Just run every string x on same NDTM and if it accepts x then x is not in $L^c$ and if it rejects x then it is. What am I m... | In computational complexity theory, we define classes such as NP and coNP in terms of the types of decision problems that can be solved by nondeterministic and deterministic machines under specific constraints. Let’s clarify the definitions and the reasoning behind the classes:
1. **NP**: A language \( L \) is in NP i... | 37,503 | [
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I am trying to align two objects based on the notion of points and their correspondence, but struggling to find a solution.
I have two objects A and B. However, they are rotated in a different direction, and therefore I would like them to align. I have a notion of some correspondence between the points in object A and ... | Your approach to align two objects A and B using corresponding points is a reasonable one, but it requires some additional steps to derive a rotation matrix from the angles between the vectors.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to calculate the rotation matrix based on your method:
### Step 1: Define the Vectors
Gi... | 42,376 | [
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Conservation of information seems to be a deep physical principle.
For instance, Unitarity is a key concept in Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Field Theory.
We may wonder if there is an underlying symmetry, in some space, which may explain this conservation of information.
| The conservation of information, particularly in the context of quantum mechanics, is indeed a profound principle. It is closely linked to unitarity, which asserts that quantum mechanical processes evolve in a way that preserves the total probability. This means that if you were to describe a quantum state using a vect... | 11,686 | [
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Can someone explain the difference between tdl (Tapped Delay Line) -a , tdl-b and tdl-c and their use cases?
| Tapped Delay Lines (TDLs) are used in digital signal processing to implement various filtering techniques. They consist of a series of delayed versions of the input signal, which can be tapped (or sampled) at different points to create new output signals. TDLs are categorized into various types, and the labels A, B, an... | 49,485 | [
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I have a set of congruences
x ≡ a1 (mod n)
...
x ≡ ak (mod nk)
And I want to find x, this can be solved by the Chinese remainder theorem and related algorithms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_remainder_theorem
Some examples: https://rosettacode.org/wiki/Chinese_remainder_theorem
For this particular example:
x ≡... | You're correct in observing that the standard application of the Chinese Remainder Theorem (CRT) requires the moduli to be pairwise coprime. In cases where the moduli are not coprime, the CRT does not apply directly, and an alternative method needs to be used to find a solution to the system of congruences.
To solve t... | 48,408 | [
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I'm struggling with a signal analysis electrical engineering college assignment. We need to a derive differential equation for a low-pass filter, high-pass filter and a band pass filter (made by connecting the output of a low pass filter to the input of a high pass filter). Here are diagrams for reference:
Low pass fil... | Let’s go through the derivations step by step to clarify your work and ensure the equations you've derived are correct.
### Low-Pass Filter (LPF)
A simple first-order low-pass filter can be made with a resistor \( R \) and a capacitor \( C \) in series, where the output voltage \( V_o \) is taken across the capacitor... | 3,951 | [
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Did the smoothed analysis find its way into main stream analysis of algorithms? Is it common for algorithm designers to apply smoothed analysis to their algorithms?
| Smoothed analysis, introduced by Daniel Spielman and Shang-Hua Teng in their 2001 paper, provides a framework for analyzing the performance of algorithms under slight random perturbations of the input. It is particularly valuable for understanding algorithms that may exhibit worst-case performance but behave much bette... | 14 | [
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Is supercritical CO$_2$ a newtonian fluid?
I can't seem to find any articles describing the stress-strain relationship for carbon-dioxide in a supercritical state (high temperature/pressure combination). I know it's newtonian in its gaseous state and I presume that being in a supercritical state would not alter its st... | Supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO₂) behaves as a fluid that has properties of both gases and liquids. In the context of whether scCO₂ is a Newtonian fluid, it is important to clarify a few concepts.
A Newtonian fluid is defined by its constant viscosity regardless of the applied shear stress. This means that the rela... | 11,007 | [
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In my thermodynamics course (and in other places on the internet) it is asserted that the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics can be used to define the concept of temperature. One statement of the Zeroth Law I have seen states that the relation thermal equilibrium on two closed systems brought into diathermal contact defined... | Your question about the foundation of temperature and the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics is insightful and delves into some key concepts in thermodynamics. The Zeroth Law states that if two systems are each in thermal equilibrium with a third system, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other. This establishes ... | 36,200 | [
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I'm trying to program a spectrum analyser in C++ but I'm faced with a conceptual problem : how to map the results of the FFT to an image ?
Let me detail :
I'm doing all this in a dynamic way.
I have chunks of audio data as float [-1;1] arriving to my class.
I put them in a circular buffer which has the same size as m... | Creating a spectrum analyzer and visualizing FFT results in a way that effectively represents audio data can be a challenging task. Given your context of working with a large number of FFT bins and a relatively small pixel width for your output visualization, you'll want to consider how to reduce the data in a meaningf... | 6,261 | [
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Subtracting a background image for background correction is the standard way of doing background correction to obtain the foreground.
I am wondering if there are situations, where it would make sense to divide with the background image instead.
For example, it seems that having a uniform image intensity after division... | Yes, dividing by a background image instead of subtracting it can be beneficial in certain situations, particularly in imaging contexts where relative intensity is important. Here are a few situations where division might be preferable:
1. **Normalization**: Division can normalize the image intensities, allowing for e... | 34,117 | [
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