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    Which math schools should I consider for my PhD? Comments appreciated!

    Thanks again for the comments on my previous post. I've done some work narrowing the field of math schools. Note that since my previous post I've made a decision to weight schools in the south a bit more heavily than those in the north. Here is a list, along with my comments. AMS Group I...
  2. Topher925

    Why Do Some People Enjoy Holiday Shopping Despite the Stress?

    One thing I dislike most about christmas is the shopping and materialism. I'm poor, and never know what to get family members, which seem to change every 3 years. This usually leads to large amounts of stress this time of year and me wasting countless hours online looking for deals when I should...
  3. O

    A list of US companies that suits my career interests?

    I am a Canadian citizen that has 'recently' (may 2008) graduated from an Engineering Physics (Bachelor's degree) program from an accredited university. I have knowledge and entry level experience in the following (through internship/co-op terms and academics): Controls systems /...
  4. N

    Einstein: list of publications

    I stumbled across the following list of Einstein's papers... Somebody asked a related question on this forum recently...and this would help. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_scientific_publications_by_Albert_Einstein Is there a better place to post this?? Can it be posted in the...
  5. T

    Changing a tree into a list question

    i got a BST tree each node builded like this: typedef struct node node; struct node { int value; node *left,* right,*next; }; i need to change it into a sorted linked list from the smallest to the biggest. i can't use malloc and i can't change the anything in this tree i...
  6. T

    How can I efficiently search a sorted linked list using steps of 1, 10, and 100?

    i got a sorted linked list from the smallest to the biggest in each node i can go 1 , 10 ,100 steps forward i need to find an object in this linked list if the object is found i need to return it if not then null what is the most affective way to do that i can do a simple loop each time it...
  7. G

    A Comprehensive List of Oxidizing & Reducing Agents and their Effects

    I would be glad if someone compiled a list or atleast provide the link for the actions of various oxidizing and reducing agents like LAH, BAH, hydrogen, potassium permanganate etc. and on the various functional groups. This will be very useful to any organic aficionado and I will be very happy...
  8. M

    Python Python, making a float of a list

    I have made a list of data from a file, the file contains numbers and I want to calculate with the numbers. How do I make a float of a list where a[1] is: ['0.00500006128645'], I tried to just use float, but then I got: float() argument must be a string or a number
  9. M

    Python Making an arrey of a zipped list, Python

    How do you make an arrey out of this list? for X, H in zip(xarrey,harrey): print "%.2f %.5f" % (X,H)
  10. rootX

    C/C++ How to properly insert an element at the end of a linked list in C++?

    Following inserts new element at the list end. The class has list_head, list_tail, and count ... Problem: I don't know if node should be deleted or not. //inserts an element at the end template <typename Object> void Single_list<Object>::push_back( const Object & obj ) { //makes...
  11. S

    List all the functions from the three-element set

    Dear all, List all the functions from the three-element set {1,2,3} to the set {a,b}. The answer I have is 6 functions. However, the answer given at the back of the book has 24 functions: Note: In the following functions, I will use (sub 1) denoting subscript 1. f (sub 1)...
  12. K

    The list of Must-Read Science Books Please suggest

    The list of **"Must-Read" Science Books**... Plz suggest Hi all. I am a first semester engineering student in India. I wish to know about the best books there are in science [especially physics]. I am reading Feynman lectures and erwin kreyszig- advanced engineering mathematics right now. The...
  13. marcus

    Smolin's list of five physics problems

    Any comment on his list? Items you would reformulate, combine, add or eliminate? Is this checklist a good schematic of the challenges facing theoretical physics at this point in history? I find it helps to have memorized so I can use it as an informal gauge of progress and relevance. One...
  14. M

    List of materials and their damping properties

    Hi all, I've finished a hypothetical problem in which I have determined the optimum damping ratio $\zeta$ for a specific system. This $\zeta$ value (0.265 in my case) minimizes the peak force transmitted through an object. My next step is to take this $\zeta$ value and find some sort of...
  15. B

    Formula or list needed for gas 'critical temperature' calc

    Hi Is there a formula which predicts at which temperature a gas condenses to a liquid ?. I think its called the critical temperature. I've found out thay C02 is 31C and Nitrogen -178. If not a formula can someone point me to a list of gases with info. I'd be quite interested to know...
  16. S

    My list of the ten best generals of all time

    1. Alexander the Great 2. Frederick the Great 3. Napoleon Bonaparte 4. Julius Caesar 5. Hannibal 6. Richard the Lionheart 7. Genghis Khan 8. Ulysess S. Grant 9. Georgy Zhukov 10. Erich Von Manstein
  17. L

    Mathematica A list of functions in Mathematica?

    I would like to define and plot a list of functions in Mathematica without typing all them, but I can't find the solution. Let's say that we want to plot x, x^2, ..., x^10 on interval [0,1]. This is what I tried: funclist=Table[#^n&,(n,1,10)] Plot[funclist[x],(x,0,1)] This does...
  18. D H

    PF Males' Top Guy Movies: Debating Men's Journal List

    My son is getting married this weekend and my house happens to be full of women right now. Too much chick talk! The conversation switched to movies, and one of the women mentioned the Great Escape. My response: "Best guy movie ever!" (So it dates me). A second later, Magnificent Seven came up...
  19. K

    Schools Req: List of (Cheap?) Universities in England

    Hello! I will now start my process to apply for a physics program in England. I choose England because I want to be better at English and its sounds like a nice country, and USA is way too expensive, what I've heard. The only University I have checked so far is Cambridge, and it didnt sound...
  20. D

    Exception for doubly circular linked list

    I'm studying for an introductory C++ programming course and I'm trying to write the code for a doubly-circular linked list. To keep it simple, I had written my list to be tailored to that of a wedding dinner guest invitation list. Hence I didn't use templates at all. I've attempted to compile...
  21. T

    A question in searching a link in a circular list

    i was told to build a method for which if we find the asked value in one of the links we return the previous link i have built a method that supposedly does it the problem is that i was told that this code is wrong because we need to check the "this" link seperatly from the FOR loop why is that...
  22. marcus

    QG2 speakers list, for July conference

    The organizers of the QG conference have posted some of the main invited talks already. Abhay Ashtekar Quantum cosmology Ali Chamseddine Connections between noncommutative geometry, spectral action and quantum gravity Bernard Kay The puzzles of decoherence and thermodynamical behaviour Carlo...
  23. P

    List of topics that theoretical physicist has to master?

    hello guys, this is my first post here.. i am a engineering physics undergraduate. however i hv more interest in theoretical physics and i want to hv further study in theoretical physics. The subjects taught in my programme is like applied physics which do not hv so much theory. I think...
  24. V

    Why 1+1 =2 on the 20 greatest equation list?

    I'm doing assignment which concern the 20 greatest equation, but i can't figure out why 1+1=2 is in it?
  25. G

    What is the use of Buddy List ?

    What is the use of "Buddy List" ? I have seen this thing in almost all forums, but I wonder what's the use of adding someone as a buddy. Will I get an email notification if my buddy starts a new thread ? Is anybody using the buddy list ?
  26. marcus

    Spires 2007 topcite list is posted

    http://www.slac.stanford.edu/spires/topcites/2007/annual.shtml Each year we have been consulting the Spires topcite list to gauge the quality or importance of recent string research, as judged by the research community itself. By recent is meant the last five years, up to and including the year...
  27. K

    Is There a List of Must-Watch Physics Documentaries?

    Physics documentaries list?? Hi huys, is there a physics based documentaries list here on PF because i think it would be helpful to have one. I did find a physics movie one with few mentions of docu's, but I am looking for one of just documentaries, possibly with links to them online?
  28. B

    Complete list of beethoven sonatas

    I've kinda noticed some ppl like classical music here, so i thought this would be interesting.. http://www.boyunglee.com/music/beethoven/ps/index.html
  29. rohanprabhu

    Problems with Linked List and pointers

    I've tried to implement a list within a class. I did this so that I can make 2 or more objects, where each object has a list as it's member. Here is the code to it: struct coeffecient { int num; int den; }; struct polynomial { float power; coeffecient coeff; int...
  30. U

    List here all the free physics simulation programs

    List here all the free physics simulation programs. I am trying to find particle physics simulation programs, plasma and fusion physics simulation programs and magnetic and electric field simulation programs. What program should I use to simulate...
  31. B

    How can I get a list of all answers in textbook?

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone know of a method in which a student can obtain the list of all answers to every question in the course textbook. What I noticed about my Chemistry textbook is that they offer only answers to the odd numbered questions (which is the questions my professor...
  32. Saladsamurai

    Where can I find a reliable List of Engineering School Rankings

    Where can I find a "reliable" List of Engineering School Rankings When I Google the subject, a get a whole host of sites, none of which seem too reliable. Does anyone know where I can find a reasonably current list of...I don't know, the top 50 Engineering schools in he U.S.? I just don't...
  33. K

    Tooling question: List of Diameter Sizes?

    I've been working on a tooling Design project for a unique part, basically I'm taking a cast metal piece and drilling and reaming it to be used as an oil flow passage for a Harley Motorcycle. I.e. I'm the (student) engineer that is designing the jig/fixture device to be able to do the work...
  34. T

    Comprehensive List of Subatomic Particle Decay Modes and Probabilities

    Hello I'm looking for a list,as complete as possible, of decay modes and their probabilities, for all known subatomic particles. I've been googling, but found only bits and pieces. Perhaps someone knows a place on internet, or has found a free document to share, or anything like that thanks
  35. MathematicalPhysicist

    Sorting a list of zeros and ones.

    Assume i have an initial list of n-2 columns and 2^(n-2) rows, where initially: all the entries are zero. i wnt to sort it out that eveantually we'll get a truth table for this. i.e if we have n-2=2 rows and 4 columns, then: 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 obvously we have here a jump first we...
  36. G

    Prove that the list (x^3, sin(x), cos(x)) is linearly independent in V

    Question: Prove that the list (x^3, sin(x), cos(x)) is linearly independent in V (V being the vector space of real-valued functions. In other words... common everyday math) They're linearly independent, its pretty obvious. The issue is -- proving rigorously. This is not for an assignment, its...
  37. marcus

    List of plenary talks at Loops '07 conference

    Registration deadline for Loops '07 is coming up deadline for early registration is 25 April late registration in May. Looks like most splendid Loops conference yet (even includes string as a small auxilliary sub-department :smile: See Rozali's talk further down the page) TOPICS COVERED *...
  38. R

    Math Software Packages for Windows & Linux: Updated List & Resources

    For the Windows and/or Linux platforms, I am trying to get a handle on what major math software packages exist today. At one time, I recall there being Maple, Mathematica and MatLab. No doubt the list of worthwhile packages has grown since then. Anyone know of an authoritative list of what...
  39. E

    List of fundamental equations and constants of the standard model

    Hi Is there anywhere a list of all constants (with their values) and fundamental equations (which can not be constructed from any other equations) of the standard model? thx einKI
  40. J

    Multiple Search Options - Radio Buttons Instead Of Drop Down List

    The tutorial on how to make a search form with multiple search options was excellent! http://www.mediacollege.com/internet/javascript/form/multi-search.html However, is it possible to use radio buttons instead of a drop-down list?Can someone be kind enough to show me the code for it...
  41. M

    Mathematica A list of mathematical physicists

    In a very recent post, Norman altered me to a mathematical physicist named John Baez @ UC Riverside. I have to say, that he has the most ideal career for me. I've bothered everyone with my questions on how/ or should I do both a pure math and theoretical physics degree before, and indeed it...
  42. S

    Troubleshooting Incomprehensible List Input in Fortran 77 Program

    Hi all, I am trying to run a fortran 77 program which was compiled using g77 and it comes up with the following error :: :confused: I want the program to read some data files and analyse them so I have written the list like this :: I have no idea why this error is coming up... I...
  43. benorin

    List some uncommon vector spaces

    I'm tutoring a linear algebra/diff eqs class and we are about to start on vector spaces; the point is this, I would like to present them with a variety of unsual vector spaces (along with the usual ones) that they may understand that vectors are not just directed line segments, but rather more...
  44. H

    List of increasing integers algorithm

    Specify the steps of an algorithm that locates an element in a list of increasing integers by successively splitting the list into four sublists of equal (or as close to equal as possible) size, and restricting the search to the appropriate piece. (Hint: see binary search algorithm.) can...
  45. marcus

    Is String Theory Still King? A Look at the Top Cited Papers in Particle Physics

    http://www.math.columbia.edu/~woit/2006topcites.html great going :biggrin:
  46. M

    Understanding Linked Lists: Adding Elements for Beginners

    I don't understand the concept of linked list. I mean, I do understand it, but I don't understand how to add something to a linked list. I know there are three diffrent ways to add, one is to the front, the other one is to the back, and the last one is anywhere. But I don't understand howt o do...
  47. benorin

    Calculators Top Online Calculators for Algebra, Equations, Integrals, and More!

    Best online calculators Here are a few websites that have online calculators: www.quickmath.com - powered by webMathematica: this site is very handy and will do algebra (factoring, simplify, partial fraction decomposition, expand), solve equations/inequalities (single or a system), plot...
  48. K

    Compiling a List of Top Physics/Engineering Colleges

    I was taking a look at the admissions info of some colleges in physics/engineering so i thought it would be nice if we compiled a list of good universities (the big famous ones and the little ones) obvious ones: MIT- massachusets CIT aka CalTech- southern california UC Berkely i heard was...
  49. L

    Were can i find list of subject that i can study in future?

    i don noe were 2 find the webside o place that i can find out the list of the subject or faculties which i can study in the future??nw i am taking the subject of physics, mathematics, and chemistry..can anybody suggest wat subject is suitable for me??
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