solution theory
1Flory-Huggins solution theory — is a mathematical model of the thermodynamics of polymer solutions which takes account of the great dissimilarity in molecular sizes in adapting the usual expression for the entropy of mixing. The result is an equation for the Gibbs free energy… …
2Theory of Constraints — (TOC) is an overall management philosophy. Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt introduced the Theory of constraints in his 1984 book titled The Goal . It is based on the application of scientific principles and logic reasoning to guide human based… …
3Solution Unsatisfactory — is a science fiction short story by Robert A. Heinlein. The story was first published in Astounding Science Fiction magazine in 1940, with illustrations by Frank Kramer. The time of writing (at least of the final draft) can be bracketed very… …
4Theory-based semantics — is a phrase used by Richard L. Ballard to describe knowledge representations that are based on the premise that the binding element of human thought is theory, and that theory constrains the meaning of concepts, ideas and thought patterns… …
5Theory of constraints — Part of a series of articles on Industry Manufacturing methods Batch production • Job production Continuous production Improvement method …
6Theory of Forms — Plato s Theory of Forms [The name of this aspect of Plato s thought is not modern and has not been extracted from certain dialogues by modern scholars. The term was used at least as early as Diogenes Laertius, who called it (Plato s) Theory of… …
7Solution concept — In game theory, a solution concept is a formal rule for predicting how the game will be played. These predictions are called solutions , and describe which strategies will be adopted by players, therefore predicting the result of the game. The… …
8theory — A reasoned explanation of known facts or phenomena that serves as a basis of investigation by which to seek the truth. SEE ALSO: hypothesis, postulate. [G. theoria, a beholding, speculation, t., fr. theoros, a beholder] adsorption t. of narcosis… …
9Theory choice — A main problem in the philosophy of science in the early 20th century, and under the impact of the new and controversial theories of relativity and quantum physics, came to involve how scientists should choose between competing theories. The… …
10Theory of everything — A theory of everything (TOE) is a putative theory of theoretical physics that fully explains and links together all known physical phenomena. Initially, the term was used with an ironic connotation to refer to various overgeneralized theories.… …
