rank characteristic
1Characteristic set — The mathematical concept of a characteristic set was discovered in the late forties by J.F. Ritt. Besides Gröbner basis method, it provides an alternative algorithmic way for solving multivariate polynomial equations or differential equations.In… …
2rank — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ranc overbearing, strong; akin to Old Norse rakkr erect and perhaps to Old English riht right more at right Date: 13th century 1. luxuriantly or excessively vigorous in growth 2.… …
3Wu's method of characteristic set — Wenjun Wu s method is an algorithm for solving multivariate polynomial equations introduced in the late 1970s by the Chinese mathematician Wen Tsun Wu. This method is based on the mathematical concept of characteristic set introduced in the late… …
4Otto Rank — Born April 22, 1884 (1884 04 22) …
5Theta characteristic — In mathematics, a theta characteristic of a non singular algebraic curve C is a divisor class Θ such that 2Θ is the canonical class, In terms of holomorphic line bundles L on a connected compact Riemann surface, it is therefore L such that L 2 is …
6Receiver operating characteristic — In signal detection theory, a receiver operating characteristic (ROC), or simply ROC curve, is a graphical plot of the sensitivity vs. (1 specificity) for a binary classifier system as its discrimination threshold is varied. The ROC can also be… …
7Ranks in the French Army — Rank insignia in the French army, except for general officers, depends on whether the soldier belongs to a foot arm or a horse arm . All arms are designated either a foot or horse arm. In foot arms the main insignia colour is gold, but in horse… …
8Hapax legomenon — Rank frequency plot for words in the novel Moby Dick. About 44% of the distinct set of words in this novel, such as matrimonial , occur only once, and so are hapax legomena (red). About 17%, such as dexterity , are dis legomena (blue). Zipf s law …
9Classification of finite simple groups — Group theory Group theory …
10Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …
