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1History of radar — The history of radar starts with experiments by Heinrich Hertz in the late 19th century that showed that radio waves were reflected by metallic objects. This possibility was suggested in James Clerk Maxwell s seminal work on electromagnetism.… …
2Methods of computing square roots — There are several methods for calculating the principal square root of a nonnegative real number. For the square roots of a negative or complex number, see below. Contents 1 Rough estimation 2 Babylonian method 2.1 Example …
3Pi — This article is about the number. For the Greek letter, see Pi (letter). For other uses, see Pi (disambiguation). The circumference of a ci …
4computer science — computer scientist. the science that deals with the theory and methods of processing information in digital computers, the design of computer hardware and software, and the applications of computers. [1970 75] * * * Study of computers, their… …
5Newton polynomial — In the mathematical field of numerical analysis, a Newton polynomial, named after its inventor Isaac Newton, is the interpolation polynomial for a given set of data points in the Newton form. The Newton polynomial is sometimes called Newton s… …
6Geographic information system — GIS redirects here. For other uses, see GIS (disambiguation). A geographic information system, geographical information science, or geospatial information studies is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present… …
7Approximation theory — In mathematics, approximation theory is concerned with how functions can best be approximated with simpler functions, and with quantitatively characterizing the errors introduced thereby. Note that what is meant by best and simpler will depend on …
8Monte Carlo method — Not to be confused with Monte Carlo algorithm. Computational physics …
9Fraction (mathematics) — A cake with one quarter removed. The remaining three quarters are shown. Dotted lines indicate where the cake may be cut in order to divide it into equal parts. Each quarter of the cake is denoted by the fraction 1/4. A fraction (from Latin:… …
10Fluid mechanics — Continuum mechanics …
