American Institute of Physics

Teaching mathematical methods with the help of beer bottles

Using concepts students are already familiar with — like how bottles vibrate — can serve as a helpful anchor for more complex topics.
Understand Mathematics on MSN

Discover new math methods that make learning fun and easy

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IEEE

On the Characteristics of the Conjugate Function Enabling Effective Dual Decomposition Methods

Abstract: We investigate a novel characteristic of the conjugate function associated to a generic convex optimization problem, which can subsequently be leveraged for efficient dual decomposition ...
IEEE

A Simple Method for Estimating Individuals Muscle Weakness and Propositions for Standing Support Methods Based on the Estimate

Abstract: In this study, in order to perform standing support that takes into account differences in the muscle strength between individuals, it is necessary to change the support movement according ...
C&EN

Accuracy of Several Wave Function and Density Functional Theory Methods for Description of Noncovalent Interaction of Saturated and Unsaturated Hydrocarbon Dimers

† Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v. v. i., Flemingovo nám. 2, 166 10 Praha 6, Czech Republic ‡ Department of Physical and Theoretical ...