Mathematics and Physical Sciences — ▪ 2003 Introduction Mathematics Mathematics in 2002 was marked by two discoveries in number theory. The first may have practical implications; the second satisfied a 150 year old curiosity. Computer scientist Manindra Agrawal of the… … Universalium
factor — 1. One of the contributing causes in any action. 2. One of the components that by multiplication makes up a number or expression. 3. SYN: gene. 4. A vitamin or other essential element. 5. An event, characteristic, or other definable entity that … Medical dictionary
radiation — radiational, adj. /ray dee ay sheuhn/, n. 1. Physics. a. the process in which energy is emitted as particles or waves. b. the complete process in which energy is emitted by one body, transmitted through an intervening medium or space, and… … Universalium
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spectroscopy — spectroscopist /spek tros keuh pist/, n. /spek tros keuh pee, spek treuh skoh pee/, n. the science that deals with the use of the spectroscope and with spectrum analysis. [1865 70; SPECTRO + SCOPY] * * * Branch of analysis devoted to identifying… … Universalium
Australian Synchrotron — [ Australian Synchrotron schema 1. Electron gun 2. Linear accelerator (linac) 3. Booster ring 4. Storage ring 5. Beamline 6. Endstation (or experimental workstation, i.e., laboratory)] The Australian Synchrotron is a 3 GeV synchrotron radiation… … Wikipedia
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S3 Graphics — Infobox Company company name = S3 Graphics company company type = Public foundation = January 1989 location = Fremont, California, United States key people = Dado Banatao and Ronald Yara num employees = industry = Computing products = Graphics… … Wikipedia