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Dave Bacon is a theoretical ski bum who is also a pseudo professor. His research is on quantum computing, his scientific passions extend to everything in physics, mathematics, computer science and beyond, and his personal pleasures include making wine, playing poker, skiing, camping, and daydreaming (although not all of those at the same time.)
Nothing he says on this blog should be construed as having anything to do with his employer or his dog.
Category: Words
The prime number theorem is a statement of a quantuplicity: there are about N/log N prime numbers in the first N numbers.quantuplicity noun. The quantitative relationship between two amounts. Usually referring specifically to the case when this is expressed as...
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Category: Words
A word which might be useful in describing depictions of Jesus in South America:Iconotropy noun. The misinterpretation of icons of an earlier cult by a later cult. Especially so as to bring the beliefs of the old school in line...
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Category: Words
The word which is closest in the dictionary to my name:Daven. verb. 1. To recite a prayer. 2. To rock too and fro (as if praying.)Have you ever noticed how some very smart mathematicians daven when they are excitedly talking...
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