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21Mathematics 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… …
22spectroscopy — 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… …
23Airport security — refers to the techniques and methods used in protecting airports and aircraft from crime. Large numbers of people pass through airports. Such gatherings present a target for terrorism and other forms of crime due to the number of people located… …
24British national identity card — Enabling legislation for the British national identity card was passed under the Identity Cards Act 2006. [ [http://www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts2006/20060015.htm Identity Cards Act 2006] , Office of Public Sector Information, accessed 14 October… …
25Comparison of privilege authorization features — A number of computer operating systems employ security features to help prevent malicious software from gaining sufficient privileges to compromise the computer system. Operating systems lacking such features, such as DOS, Windows implementations …
26SNP genotyping — is the measurement of genetic variations of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) between members of a species. It is a form of genotyping, which is the measurement of more general genetic variation. SNPs are one of the most common types of… …
27Crystallographic database — A crystallographic database is a database specifically designed to store information about crystals and crystal structures. Crystals are solids having, in all three dimensions of space, a regularly repeating arrangement of atoms, ions, or… …
28Biometrics — A technology developed by Biometric Solutions as an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) that is used to verify a person s identity through fingerprint, face, or retinal scanning. This technology was originally designed for use… …
29Computers and Information Systems — ▪ 2009 Introduction Smartphone: The New Computer. The market for the smartphone in reality a handheld computer for Web browsing, e mail, music, and video that was integrated with a cellular telephone continued to grow in 2008. According to… …
30surface analysis — ▪ chemistry Introduction in analytical chemistry (chemistry), the study of that part of a solid that is in contact with a gas or a vacuum. When two phases of matter are in contact, they form an interface. The term surface is usually… …
