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Looked on few questions already there in dsp.stackexchange and couldn't get the direct answer. Basically I have a kernel of a gaussian separable filter.
float w[N*2+1] = {-0.00467444956f, -0.0531099625f, 0.0152470656f, 0.300147355f, 0.484779954f, 0.300147355f, 0.0152470656f, -0.0531099625f, -0.00467444956f};
float w... | The coefficients you provided represent two different types of filters, both of which are related to Gaussian filters but have different characteristics and effects when applied to signals or images.
### 1. **Understanding the First Filter (`w`)**
The first kernel:
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I did search the question database regarding this question, and although one or two questions came close, they didn't really address my specific question.
In adaptive control based on minimizing tracking error (e.g. between plant and model), the designer is free to chose a cost function. More often than not the cost is... | Your observation about the differences between using absolute error and squared error in adaptive control is insightful, and it touches on several important concepts in control theory, especially regarding robustness and stability.
### 1. Simple Analysis of Stability Characteristics
While a comprehensive analysis ca... | 21,626 | [
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It seems to be a wide impression that quantum mechanics is not deterministic, e.g. the world is quantum-mechanical and not deterministic.
I have a basic question about quantum mechanics itself. A quantum-mechanical object is completely characterized by the state vector. The time-evolution of state vector is perfectly ... | Your question touches upon several deep and intricate aspects of quantum mechanics, particularly concerning determinism, measurement, and the interpretation of quantum states. Here are some key points to consider:
1. **Determinism in Quantum Mechanics**:
- In quantum mechanics, the time evolution of a closed syste... | 31,178 | [
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I read this article Modal Metaphysics weeks ago, but one thing that struck and perplexed me was the definition of consistency offered in this article. According to this article, it seems that one issue plaguing many theories of modality is their reliance on this modal notion consistency. Here is a quotation from the ar... | Your question touches on a nuanced aspect of modal metaphysics and the philosophy of logic. The distinction between modal consistency and a more straightforward definition of consistency is crucial, especially in the context of modal theories.
1. **Modal Notion of Consistency**: In modal logic, the concept of consiste... | 14,371 | [
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Descartes talks about clear and distinct perceptions, in which clear means 'what is present and accessible to the attentive mind' and distinct means 'being clear and sharply separated from all other perceptions so that it contains within itself only what is clear'.
The clear part I can understand, but I have difficulti... | I can help clarify the distinction between "clear" and "distinct" in Descartes' philosophy. Descartes uses these terms to describe different qualities of perceptions, particularly in his discussions of knowledge and certainty.
1. **Clear Perceptions**: A perception is clear if it is present and accessible to the atten... | 24,882 | [
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How many degrees of freedom does an asymmetric top have if it is rotating about a fixed point?What are the generalised coordinates used then?
| An asymmetric top is a rigid body that can rotate about a fixed point and has three different principal moments of inertia. When analyzing the motion of an asymmetric top, we consider its degrees of freedom in terms of its rotational movements.
For a rigid body in three-dimensional space, it typically has 6 degrees of... | 36,301 | [
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I have been asked to give a formal description of a finite state machine. I have tried for over five hours to minimize it, to understand what gets accepted, and what gets refused, to no avail. I really am in need of help. If solving the problem does not seem reasonable, I would really appreciate any tips to attack this... | It sounds like you're grappling with a finite state machine (FSM) and its minimization while trying to understand the language it recognizes. Let's break down the problem step-by-step and see if we can clarify things.
### Step 1: Understanding the FSM Structure
1. **States**: Identify all the states in your FSM clea... | 45,086 | [
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I know that $\frac{\lambda_2}{\lambda_1} = 1 + z$
Suppose a galaxy had redshfit $z=3$. Does this mean that the wavelength becomes $4\lambda$?
Then by wien's law where $\lambda \propto \frac{1}{T}$, does this mean that the temperature now observed is $\frac{1}{4} \times 2.73 K$?
| To understand the relationship between redshift and wavelength, let's start with the definition of redshift. The redshift \( z \) is defined as:
\[
z = \frac{\lambda_{\text{observed}} - \lambda_{\text{emitted}}}{\lambda_{\text{emitted}}}
\]
Given the relationship \( \frac{\lambda_2}{\lambda_1} = 1 + z \), we can expr... | 33,224 | [
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In his Ontology book, Mario Bunge defines a 'bare individual' as a real thing stripped of all its properties but endowed with the capacity of associating. Then he interprets the totality of bare individuals as a semigroup with a pairwise association. The multiplication table of this operation clearly distinguishes betw... | The concept of "bare individuals" in Mario Bunge's ontology can indeed be puzzling, especially when it comes to understanding how these entities can be distinguished despite being stripped of all properties. Let's break this down:
1. **Bare Individuals**: Bunge's notion of a bare individual refers to an entity that ex... | 39,028 | [
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In an interacting theory I expect there to be caustics, resonances, and other situations in which some observables would give an infinite experimental result. Of course, these are idealized states and observables -- if a real device's measurement results are quite accurately modeled by such an observable, and we create... | Your reflections touch on several deep and nuanced issues in the foundations of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory (QFT). Let's unpack some of your main points and address your questions.
1. **Bounded vs. Unbounded Operators**: You're correct that in the formal framework of quantum mechanics, observables are t... | 1,053 | [
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I'm trying to perform wavelet transform and make a 3D plot like :
With the wavelet transform function :
$$
\textrm{CWT}_x^\psi (\tau, s)=\frac{1}{\sqrt{\lvert s\rvert}}\int x(t)\psi\left(\frac{t-\tau}{s}\right)dt
$$
Where $t$ is translation and $s$ is scale.
These are MATLAB and Python functions for wavelet transform... | The wavelet transform is a powerful tool for analyzing signals with varying frequency content. It decomposes a signal into its constituent frequencies at different scales (also known as levels or resolutions) while providing information about their time localization (translation).
Here's a breakdown of the concepts yo... | 18,844 | [
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I would like some suggestions about Concept Formation. Especially if there is a reference to Plato's Theory of Forms. I believe the two are linked but cannot find appropriate material. Thank you.
| Concept formation and Plato's Theory of Forms are indeed closely linked, as both address how we understand and categorize the world around us. Below are some key points and suggestions that might help you explore the connection between the two.
### Concept Formation
1. **Definition**: Concept formation refers to the ... | 28,377 | [
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Disarium Dilemma
A Disarium is defined as a number whose:
sum of its digits powered with their respective position is equal to the original number
Your Task:
You have a strange obsession with numbers classified as being a disarium. The need to follow the ways of disarium is so great in you that you refuse to read a... | Here is a concise Python solution to identify disarium numbers in a given inclusive range of `n` to `m`. The code is designed for code-golf, aiming to minimize the number of bytes:
```python
n,m=map(int,input().split())
print([x for x in range(n,m+1)if sum(int(d)**(i+1)for i,d in enumerate(str(x)))==x])
```
### Expla... | 6,811 | [
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Suppose two parties $A$ and $B$, some distance apart and at rest relative to each other both had control of one massive local object each.
If party $A$ lifted their local object upward relative to $B$, then the total force of gravity on $B$'s mass would angle upwards slightly.
If B then measured this shift in gravitati... | The scenario you've described involves two parties, \(A\) and \(B\), each controlling a massive object. When \(A\) lifts their object, it creates a change in the gravitational field that \(B\) experiences. This situation raises the question of how gravitational changes propagate through space and how it relates to the ... | 10,984 | [
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People use FFT methods to analyze topographic features in the spatial domain, such that the signal varies over (x) rather than (t). If a PSD curve characterizes amplitude versus frequency of an electrical signal, the dominant peaks of the PSD point to which frequencies contain the most power - if I understand correctly... | Your question delves into an important aspect of using Fourier Transform techniques in a spatial context, particularly when analyzing physical surfaces such as a coral reef seafloor. Let’s address the components of your question in a structured way.
### Power Spectral Density (PSD) in Spatial Domain
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I'm curious about how the material absorb the light and reflect the light back as colors in a sense of Quantum Mechanics (Quantum Electro Dynamics)
Does Hadron related to the absorbs of photon ? or are there any other factors ?
| The interaction of light with materials at the quantum level is indeed a complex process that involves quantum electrodynamics (QED), which is the quantum field theory of electromagnetism. When we talk about how materials absorb and reflect light, we need to consider several factors, including the properties of electro... | 31,370 | [
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I am new to this forum and this is my first post. I am interested in solving a problem, but cannot find the way to think about it. If anyone can guide me through it, I would be obliged:
Let F be some system of axioms. You can assume F is sound (that is, it only proves true statements), and also that F is strong enough ... | You're asking a thought-provoking question that relates to Gödel's Incompleteness Theorems, and it's great that you're delving into this topic. Let's analyze the problem step by step.
### a) Does MF halt? Why or why not?
To answer this question, we need to consider what \( G(F) \) represents. The statement \( G(F) \)... | 30,036 | [
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Popper coined the phrase "paradox of tolerance" when discussing how unlimited tolerance is self-contradictory (paradoxical) in that it precludes self-preservation (resisting intolerance). The seeming paradox can be resolved by accepting non-arbitrary, justified limits (exceptions) to tolerance; namely, conditioning tol... | Your inquiry into the "moral absolutism fallacy" is an intriguing area that touches upon both ethical theory and argumentation. While there might not be a direct, established discourse specifically labeled as the "moral absolutism fallacy," many thinkers in moral philosophy, political theory, and argumentation have add... | 37,420 | [
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Challenge
Write a program or a function that returns or prints a square-random-symmetrical matrix.
Input
N: The size of the matrix i.e 6 x 6
Output
The matrix. You can either print it, return it as string (with the newlines) or as a list/array of lists/arrays.
Rules
You need to use at least N different characters, ... | To create a square-random-symmetrical matrix that meets the specified requirements, we can follow these steps:
1. Generate a list of characters to use in the matrix, ensuring that we include at least `N` different characters.
2. Create an empty matrix of size `N x N`.
3. Fill the matrix such that it is symmetrical bot... | 21,923 | [
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In a nutshell, Anselm's Ontological Argument states that given a God defined as "a being than which none greater can be imagined" it follows that this God must exist.
It seems to me that this argument can easily fall apart with the following reasoning:
Irrespective of the exact meaning of the adjective “greater”, ther... | Your reasoning highlights some important considerations regarding Anselm's Ontological Argument, and you're correct to question the implications of defining God in terms of greatness and existence. Let's break down your points and assess them in relation to the argument:
1. **Definition of "Greater":** You point out t... | 19,410 | [
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I came across an odd problem when writing an interpreter that (should) hooks to external programs/functions: Functions in 'C' and 'C++' can't hook variadic functions, e.g. I can't make a function that calls 'printf' with the exact same arguments that it got, and instead has to call an alternate version that take a vari... | You raise a very interesting point about the nature of programming languages, their features, and how they handle certain types of functions, particularly variadic functions. While it's true that all Turing-complete languages can, in principle, compute the same set of functions, the ability to manipulate functions, suc... | 31,976 | [
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I keep reading about instantons and solitons being non-perturbative effects. Well it does make sense that mass of solitons goes inversly as coupling constants so their effects would not be seen in perturbation theory. But I am curious about non perturbative field theory. Is it that at higher values of gauge coupling th... | Your question touches on a fascinating aspect of quantum field theory and the interplay between perturbative and non-perturbative phenomena. Let’s break it down to understand it more clearly.
1. **Perturbative vs. Non-Perturbative**: In quantum field theories, perturbation theory is a method used to approximate the be... | 17,300 | [
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I don't have any formal knowledge in Philosophy. I am reading a book named 'Thinking About Mathematics' by S. Shapiro. In this book I have learnt about platonism and empiricism.
Well, I think we, humans needed stimulus from the physical world to get the idea of planes, triangles, squares etc. To this point I find empir... | You’ve raised an insightful question about the relationship between empiricism and the ontology of modern mathematical objects. It highlights an important tension in philosophy of mathematics regarding how we come to understand mathematical entities, especially those that seem abstract and not directly observable.
Emp... | 20,956 | [
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In a thread on this site, somebody says that everything that can be defined, must have an opposite.
Then what is the opposite of me? I can define me using my consciousness: I am my concsiousness.
But what is the opposite of my consciousness?
| The idea that everything that can be defined has an opposite is rooted in certain philosophical and logical frameworks, but it's not universally accepted. In the context of your question about consciousness, determining an "opposite" can be complex.
If you define yourself by your consciousness, one could argue that th... | 22,840 | [
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