the term thermodynamics
61Binomial theorem — The binomial coefficients appear as the entries of Pascal s triangle. In elementary algebra, the binomial theorem describes the algebraic expansion of powers of a binomial. According to the theorem, it is possible to expand the power… …
62materials science — the study of the characteristics and uses of various materials, as glass, plastics, and metals. [1960 65] * * * Study of the properties of solid materials and how those properties are determined by the material s composition and structure, both… …
63Little Ice Age — The reconstructed depth of the Little Ice Age varies between different studies (anomalies shown are from the 1950–80 reference period). The Little Ice Age (LIA) was a period of cooling that occurred after the Medieval Warm Period (Medieval… …
64History of economic thought — The history of economic thought deals with different thinkers and theories in the field of political economy and economics from the ancient world to the present day. British philosopher Adam Smith is cited by many as the father of modern… …
65History of information theory — The decisive event which established the discipline of information theory, and brought it to immediate worldwide attention, was the publication of Claude E. Shannon s classic paper A Mathematical Theory of Communication in the Bell System… …
66McCumber relation — The McCumber relation (or McCumber theory) refers to the effective cross sections of absorption and emission of light in the physics of solid state lasers [1][2]. Contents 1 Definition 2 Gain …
67civil engineering — the work or profession of a civil engineer. * * * Profession of designing and executing structural works that serve the general public, including bridges, canals, dams, harbors, lighthouses, roads, tunnels, and environmental works (e.g., water… …
68Learning curve — The term learning curve refers to the graphical relation between the amount of learning and the time it takes to learn. Initially introduced in educational and behavioral psychology, the term has acquired a broader interpretation over time, and… …
69Closed system — The term closed system has different meanings in different contexts. In physics Main article: Thermodynamic system In thermodynamics, a closed system can exchange energy (as heat or work), but not matter, with its surroundings. In contrast, an… …
70Ericsson cycle — The Ericsson Cycle is named after inventor John Ericsson, who designed and built many unique heat engines based on various thermodynamic cycles. He is credited with inventing two unique heat engine cycles and developing practical engines based on …
