After some clarification from a peer, I find that you are correct; no NaN, infinity or offset. essentially I was overthinking.
'realmax' is just (1-eps)*2^(127) ≈ 2^(127) and 'realmin' = (0.5)*2^(-128) = 2^(-129)
we did not need to state the value of "eps" for 'realmin' or 'realmax', but the...
Summary:: figuring the 'realmax' and 'realmin' from a hypothetical distribution of bits
I am attempting to figure the 'realmax' and the 'realmin' from this hypothetical distribution of bits.
I know the largest the mantissa can be is (1-eps), and the smallest is just 1/2. Also I note the...
Thank you.
(A) I am interested in solid-state physics however I will only be able to squeeze in basic materials science courses(first chemistry then the materials science and engineering course). On the upside, I can take a graduate level materials physics class during my last semester.
(B) I...
My goodness... can you not tell those last two parts were a joke? If you do not have a sense of humor then my apologies.
Sharing info with strangers over an open forum under an anonymous identity is certainly not a problem, I do not see how you can compare this to a face to face interaction...
You're right, I have clarified some things with her but I also feel that my indecisiveness should be sorted out myself. I've never really interacted with an advisor on an intimate and personal level, how much should she know? My options I have considered for graduate school? What engineering or...
Dishsoap,
Your profile name and picture is incredibly enticing, surely you have some incredible insight and wisdom you can offer me to help, well... "clean up" my situation?
I kid. I have been leaning mostly toward graduate school but who knows what happens after that?
Responding in order,
(A) Yes, that is an accurate assessment. I want some engineering experience to improve my credentials to land a job and I had come to the conclusion that materials science and engineering would provide the best scientific pursuit akin to physics in the sense that I would be...
Okay there's a lot to chow down here but I am at a standstill. Ultimately there are too many variables and unknowns but I need a framework.
I am transferring over to ASU from a community college and have declared physics as my major. This is something I have planned on for a while because I am...