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41Kahan summation algorithm — In numerical analysis, the Kahan summation algorithm (also known as compensated summation) significantly reduces the numerical error in the total obtained by adding a sequence of finite precision floating point numbers, compared to the obvious… …
42Exponentiation — Exponent redirects here. For other uses, see Exponent (disambiguation). Exponentiation is a mathematical operation, written as an, involving two numbers, the base a and the exponent (or power) n. When n is a positive integer, exponentiation… …
43Buoyancy — The forces at work in buoyancy In physics, buoyancy (  / …
44Fortran — Infobox programming language name = Fortran caption = The Fortran Automatic Coding System for the IBM 704 (October 15, 1956), the first Programmer s Reference Manual for Fortran paradigm = multi paradigm: procedural, imperative, structured,… …
45Interest rate swap — An interest rate swap is a derivative in which one party exchanges a stream of interest payments for another party s stream of cash flows. Interest rate swaps can be used by hedgers to manage their fixed or floating assets and liabilities. They… …
46Computer numbering formats — The term computer numbering formats refers to the schemes implemented in digital computer and calculator hardware and software to represent numbers. A common mistake made by non specialist computer users is a certain misplaced faith in the… …
47fluid mechanics — an applied science dealing with the basic principles of gaseous and liquid matter. Cf. fluid dynamics. [1940 45] * * * Study of the effects of forces and energy on liquids and gases. One branch of the field, hydrostatics, deals with fluids at… …
48SIGFPE — Infobox Computing signal description = Erroneous arithmetic operation action = Abnormal termination of the process FPE INTDIV | Integer divide by zero FPE INTOVF | Integer overflow FPE FLTDIV | Floating point divide by zero FPE FLTOVF | Floating… …
49TI-990 — The TI 990 was a series of 16 bit minicomputers sold by Texas Instruments (TI) in the 1970s and 1980s. The TI 990 was a replacement for TI s earlier minicomputer systems, the TI 960 and the TI 980. It had several uniquely innovative features, and …
50Flash memory — Computer memory types Volatile RAM DRAM (e.g., DDR SDRAM) SRAM In development T RAM Z RAM TTRAM Historical Delay line memory Selectron tube Williams tube Non volatile …
