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The section sign, §, is a typographical character for referencing individually numbered sections of a document; it is frequently used when citing sections of a legal code. It is also known as the section symbol, section mark, double-s, or silcrow.

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  1. Math Amateur

    MHB Artinian Modules - Cohn Exercise 3, Section 2.2, page 65

    I am reading P.M. Cohn's book: Introduction to Ring Theory (Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series) ... ... I am currently focused on Section 2.2: Chain Conditions ... which deals with Artinian and Noetherian rings and modules ... ... I need help to get started on Exercise 3, Section 2.2...
  2. astrololo

    Conic Section Equation Rotation Using Tan2β and x,y Coordinates

    Homework Statement I have : (x)^2+(2xy)+y^2+2(2)^(1/2)x−2(2)^(1/2)y+4=0 Now when I use the rotation formulas I get : y'=(x'^2)/2 + 1 But I don't know if this makes sense... Homework Equationstan2β=B/(A−C) x=x'cos β - y'sin β y=x'cos β + y'sin β The Attempt at a Solution We know that β=...
  3. Math Amateur

    MHB Correspondence Theorem for Modules - Rotman, Section 6.1

    I am reading Joseph J. Rotman's book: Advanced Modern Algebra and I am currently focused on Section 6.1 Modules ... I need some help with the proof of Theorem 6.22 (Correspondence Theorem) ... ... Theorem 6.22 and its proof read as...
  4. parazit

    FLUKA Code : Total Cross Section Calculation

    Hi folks, I'm working on Fluka nowadays which you can found from here if you are not familiar. It's a very useful and widely used Monte Carlo simulation package. My main goal is to be able to perform total cross section calculation with it. So far, please consider I'm a rookie, I've done some...
  5. Math Amateur

    MHB Noetherian Rings and Modules: Theorem 2.2 - Cohn - Section 2.2 Chain Conditions

    I am reading P.M. Cohn's book: Introduction to Ring Theory (Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series) ... ... I am currently focused on Section 2.2: Chain Conditions ... which deals with Artinian and Noetherian rings and modules ... ... I need help with understanding a feature of the Theorem...
  6. BrianKim

    Photoelectric Effect and Conic section

    Hi. I'm high school student who is doing a math project. Yesterday, my project partner (to be precise, his teacher) told me that one can prove the photoelectric effect with conic section, especially with hyperbola. (But, actually, I can't even understand the meaning of the statement. For me...
  7. Math Amateur

    MHB Consequence of Hilberts Nullstellensatz - Dummit & Foote, Section 15.2

    I am trying to gain an understanding of the basics of elementary algebraic geometry and am reading Dummit and Foote (D&F) Chapter 15: Commutative Rings and Algebraic Geometry ... At present I am focused on Section 15.2 Radicals and Affine Varieties ... ... I need help with...
  8. Math Amateur

    MHB Radicals and Radical Ideals, Dummit and Foote Proposition 11, Section 15.2

    I am trying to gain an understanding of the basics of elementary algebraic geometry and am reading Dummit and Foote Chapter 15: Commutative Rings and Algebraic Geometry ... At present I am focused on Section 15.2 Radicals and Affine Varieties ... ... I need help on an apparently simple...
  9. S

    Methods of Section: Truss problem

    1. The problem statement, Have to find the forces in AC & BC using the methods of section. all variables and given/known data Distance AB = 79cm BC = 63 AC = 98 d = 3.833 AZ = 62.881 ZC = 75.16 Point B is a roller and point A is a Pin Whats given is 39.94N Forces @ C going down Homework...
  10. Math Amateur

    MHB Elementary Algebraic Geometry: Dummit & Foote Ch.15, Ex.24 Coordinate Ring

    I am trying to gain an understanding of the basics of elementary algebraic geometry and am reading Dummit and Foote Chapter 15: Commutative Rings and Algebraic Geometry ... At present I am focused on Section 15.1 Noetherian Rings and Affine Algebraic Sets ... ... I need help to get...
  11. Math Amateur

    MHB Elementary Algebraic Geometry: Exercise 23, Sect 15.1 Dummit & Foote

    I am trying to gain an understanding of the basics of elementary algebraic geometry and am reading Dummit and Foote Chapter 15: Commutative Rings and Algebraic Geometry ... At present I am focused on Section 15.1 Noetherian Rings and Affine Algebraic Sets ... ... I need help to get...
  12. I

    (APDL) use two sections in an static analysis (beam/column)

    Hi, I'm just start using APDL but i have been stuck trying to make an analysis with two diferent sections, i'd like to make a frame with two column and a beam but i don't know how, thank you.
  13. Q

    Problem of a tank with trapezoidal section.

    Homework Statement A deposit of 20 feet long and 10 feet high, has a width of 8 feet at the bottom and 18 feet at the top. In the bottom is an orifice an area of 24 in2 and discharge coefficient of 0.60. If the tank is full calculate the time required for the lower level 6 feet. Consider full...
  14. Q

    Problem of a tank with a trapezoidal section

    Homework Statement In the figure are the dimensions, and the question is the time in which the take will empty Area of orifice 1 cm2 Discharge coefficient: 0.447 Gravity 10 m/s2 Homework Equations [/B] Area of surface = 8x = 8 (2 H) = 16H The Attempt at a Solution . The red lines are the...
  15. B

    How to calculate Young's modulus of layered cross section

    Given a rectangular prism that is composed of various horizontal layers made of different materials, how can one calculate the modulus of elasticity? Currently the materials used and their respective ratios have not been specified. We wish to determine this information using the results of...
  16. E

    Question in mechanics (Stuck in Section B)

    Homework Statement I solved the first section. The second section true I think. I solved but I want you to tell me that . And the other sections that I do not already know how to solve them, if someone can target me? Homework Equations in the poto 2-5. but 5 and 4 less relevant that the...
  17. J-dizzal

    How to Determine Forces in Members BC and CG Using the Section Method?

    Homework Statement Determine the forces in members BC and CG. The forces are positive if in tension, negative if in compression.[/B] Homework Equations ΣF=0 ΣM=0 The Attempt at a Solution I don't know where I am going wrong, My equations include the applied force, since there is only one.
  18. B

    Help with Apostol's "Calculus, vol. 1", Section 1.18

    In section 1.18 ("The area of an ordinate set expressed as an integral"), Apostol proves two theorems. the first, theorem 1.10, deals with the area of a function's ordinate set; the second, theorem 1.11, deals with the area of the graph of the function of theorem 1.10. (I have attached two...
  19. U

    Production of Z boson - Cross Section

    Homework Statement Calculate the ratio ##R = \frac{\sigma_{had}}{\sigma_{\mu+\mu-}}## for energy around ##10~GeV##. At sufficiently high energies, the ##e^+e^- \rightarrow \mu^+ \mu^-## reaction can proceed via the ##Z^0## boson. Assuming vertex factors for EM and weak interaction are the same...
  20. U

    How Do You Calculate Cross Sections in Electron-Neutrino Scattering?

    Homework Statement [/B] (a) Find the ratio of cross sections. (b) Find the cross section for electron-neutrino scattering by first writing down relevant factors. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Part (a)[/B] These represent the neutral current scattering for the muon-neutrino and...
  21. X

    The Optical Theorem (Total cross section?)

    I am going over the optical theorem (specifically from Sakurai) and I just have a simple couple of questions. The optical theorem says \sigma_{total}=\frac{4\pi}{k}\text{Im}(f(0)) Where ##f(0)## is the scattering amplitude in the forward direction. (Which I am assuming means the direction...
  22. U

    Cross Section for e+e- in EM interaction - Is it the same?

    I was studying my notes and specifically for the ##e^+e^- \rightarrow \mu^+ \mu^-## process, cross section is given by \sigma = \frac{4\pi}{3} \left( \frac{\alpha \hbar c}{W} \right)^2 where ##\alpha = \frac{g_{EM}^2}{4\pi}## and ##W## is the centre of mass energy. Is this the same for...
  23. C

    Neutron cross section in fission

    I was reading about control rods in a nuclear reactor. The carbon rods slow down the neutrons so they can interact better and induce fission. Is the reason that they don't interact when raveling fast is this because the have a smaller de broglie wavelength?
  24. U

    Special H boson with very high cross section?

    Homework Statement (a) Explain the results. (b) Why is the cross section much higher? Suggest the dominant decay product pair.[/B] Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution [/B] Part(a) For a centre of mass energy of ##170GeV##, you produce pairs of oppositely charged ##W^{\pm},W^{\mp}##...
  25. Z

    Why the photoelectric absorption section finite at threshold

    I mean the photoelectric effect of the hydrogen atom. It is weird. By the Fermi golden rule, the transition or absorption rate is proportional to the density of the final states. At threshold, the electron has zero momentum and thus zero density of state. Therefore, the absorption coefficient...
  26. ShayanJ

    Pair production differential cross section

    In one of my classes, I should give a talk about pair production cross section in front of the class and so I'm now searching for resources. But I can't find a place where the differential cross section for pair production process is given. Anyone knows somewhere I can find it and , preferably...
  27. dbaliki918

    Find the Principal Axes of the Section Shown

    Homework Statement [/B] Statement: Find the principal axes of the section shown: The origin is on the top left corner. Homework Equations [/B] Centroid equations: Second moments of area: Mohr's Circle for I equations: Coordinates Centre Angle from principal axes: The Attempt at...
  28. D

    Information about absorption cross section

    Hydrogen - Halpha cross section i need the absorption cross section for the absorption of an H-alpha photon by a hydrogen atom, in the correct state of course, which I'm pretty sure is neutral hydrogen, n=2. I am needing this for a project, so i also need a reliable source where this comes...
  29. Kerim Erol

    I-beam section free vibration on ansys

    Hello. I have to do an analysis for my thesis. It's about "free vibration of I section beam, composite material". I searched it on the internet but i did not find an appropriate thing. I can do the analysis about it but i must compare the results. So, is there anybody help me about it?
  30. V

    Calculation of total ionization cross section

    Hai all, I need some help in understanding the calculation of total ionization cross section. As per the literatures, for a gas capable of multiple ionization, the total cross section is a charge-weighted sum of partial ionization cross sections. To be more elaborate, consider the case of...
  31. G

    Electron impact ionization cross section

    Homework Statement I want to find the ionization cross section in a mass spectrometer for the gas Argon. The value obtained should be in the 2x10-16 cm2 range. Homework Equations Q = ionization cross section I = K(V,B)xNxQxdxIe Where I = (0.17 x 10-11, K(V,B) =1, d = 0.1 cm, and Ie = 5 x...
  32. J

    Why Is the Cross Section for e- + e+ -> γ Zero?

    Homework Statement I am making an old exam of a particle physics course, and i know how to calculate the cross section for example for bhabha or moller scattering. now one of the questions on the old exam is: Explain why e-+ e+ -> γ is zero, but i am not sure why this is, can someone explain...
  33. Matt atkinson

    Calc Nuclear Cross Section for Alpha Particles Reacting with 48-Ca

    1) Alpha particles can react with 48-Ca to produce protons. Consider a beam of alpha particles of current 20nA fired at a think target of Ca of thickness $$1mg/cm^2$$. A detector subtending a solid angle of 4*10^-3 steradians, records 20 protons per second. Determine the total cross section (in...
  34. C

    How to get Von Mises stress for section on Abaqus

    I am doing FEA analysis using Abaqus and I need to get the average/min/max Von Mises stress for a section rather than the Von Mises stress for each individual element. I have tried using python scripts such as http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=184288 however I have had no success as of...
  35. U

    Scattering Cross Section - At high energies

    Homework Statement Why does ## \frac{ e^+ + e^- \rightarrow \mu^+ + \mu^- }{e^+ + e^- \rightarrow \tau^+ + \tau^- } \rightarrow 1## at high energies? Would it be the same if it was ## \frac{ e^+ + e^- \rightarrow \mu^+ + \mu^- }{e^+ + e^- \rightarrow e^+ + e^- }##? Homework EquationsThe...
  36. binbagsss

    Deep Inelastic Scattering, peak of cross section, width?

    I'm looking at deep inelastic scattering of a low-energy inelastic electron scattering from a stationary proton target. I am given ##E## and ## \theta ## where ##\theta ## is the scaterring angle. ##E=4.879 GeV , \theta=10^{0} ## I am given a figure of cross section...
  37. Math Amateur

    MHB Characterizations of the Orthogonal Groups _ Tapp, Ch. 3, Section 2

    I am reading Kristopher Tapp's book: Matrix Groups for Undergraduates. I am currently focussed on and studying Section 2 in Chapter 3, namely: "2. Several Characterizations of the Orthogonal Groups". I need help in fully understanding some important remarks following Proposition 3.10...
  38. P

    How to calculate yields from the cross section?

    I have a result for the differential cross section d\sigma/d\eta dP_T^2, but I want to obtain the corresponding differential yields dN/d\eta dP_T^2. How to relate yields to cross section?
  39. E

    Cross Section for Asteroid Impact

    Homework Statement In this problem, you will estimate the cross section for an earth-asteroid collision. In all that follows, assume that the Earth is fixed in space and that the radius of the asteroid is much less than the radius R of the earth. The mass of the Earth is M_e, and the mass of...
  40. Y

    Dependence of resistance on cross section area

    The electrons flow on the outer surface of the resistor, why then does the resistance of a resistor depend on it's cross sectional area and not on it's perimeter?
  41. J

    Compton scattering differential cross section

    1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known I have to prove an equation for the differential cross section of compton scattering of an electron and a photon (electron (P) + photon(K) ⇒ electron(P') + photon (K') ) where P and so on are the inital and final four momenta. Given is...
  42. Math Amateur

    MHB Apostal Chapter 4 - Cauchy Sequences - Example 1, Section 4.3, page 73

    I need some help in fully understanding Example 1, section 4.3 Cauchy Sequences, page 73 of Apostol, Mathematical Analysis. Example 1, page 73 reads as follows: https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/3844 https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/3845 In the above text, Apostol writes: "...
  43. Coffee_

    The use of cross section in a particle collision exercise.

    1. Situation: I have no specific exercise in mind but just the general form. ''A beam of protons is colliding with a plate of a given particle density ##\rho## and thickness ##l##. The cross section is ##\sigma##. What should the thickness of the plate be such that the intensity of the outgoing...
  44. R

    Hydrogen - Halpha cross section

    Greetings, i need the absorption cross section for the absorption of an H-alpha photon by a hydrogen atom, in the correct state of course, which I'm pretty sure is neutral hydrogen, n=2. I am needing this for a project, so i also need a reliable source where this comes from. Thanks beforehand...
  45. Math Amateur

    MHB Modules - Generating and Cogenerating Classes - Bland - Chapter 4, Section 4.1

    I am reading Paul E. Bland's book, "Rings and Their Modules". I am trying to understand Chapter 4, Section 4.1 on generating and cogenerating classes and need help with the proof of Proposition 4.1.1. Proposition 4.1.1 and its proof read as follows: I need some help with what seems a...
  46. Math Amateur

    MHB Help with Paul E. Bland's Division Rings and IBN-rings Prop 2.2.10 Proof

    I am reading Paul E. Bland's book, "Rings and Their Modules". I am trying to understand Section 2.2 on free modules and need help with the proof of Proposition 2.2.10. Proposition 2.2.10 and its proof read as follows:My question/problem is concerned with Bland's proof of Proposition 2.2.10...
  47. Hercuflea

    Fortran A specification statement cannot appear in the executable section (fortran)

    I'm working on a code to compute the Kahan summation of two arrays. I'm a bit new to fortran so my error is probably obvious, but I have no idea why. It seems as if I have declared the subroutine according to standard that I have read on the internet. The code is still a work in progress so I...
  48. K

    Difference between: Absorbance and Absorption Cross section

    Hello, hello, I ask you to tell me the difference between the "absorbance" calculated from the dielectric function, and the "absorption cross section" calculated from Real-time TDDFT. is that they can give the same appearance spectrum? Thank you very much
  49. tom.stoer

    Time dependent scattering theory - cross section

    I am looking for a realistic explanation of the double-slit experiment in terms of wave packets (instead of stationary waves). First of all this results in using the scattering cross section, i.e. the probability current (not the density). Then, I guess, there is a kind of time average. So one...
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