Recent content by Shano

I'm not a scientist nor do I have formal education in science, however I will give this a shot. From memory Joseph Fraunhofer was the first to use Spectroscopy to determine the materials that objects in space are composed of. I believe this method is still used today.

In regards to programmable logic controllers (like http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Programmable-Controllers or http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/product-category/3900-pac--plc---other-controllers) ladder, function block, and structured text are commonly used programming methods. As far as...

Ok, that makes a whole lot more sense than the information that I have found so far. So based on the example you have given where the solution is 5, would it be far to say that in a traditional computer you may iterate through a loop to find the answer of 5 whereas a quantum computer would not...

I have seen other posts here on PF and I have done some internet research. In what I have found so far it is hard to get a plain English answer around the number system that is used in quantum computing. A lot of references are made to binary with a superposition. Is there a way to simple way...

Today I learned that I should never stop learning. It may seem like a stupid thing to say, but is something that can get forgotten or overlooked in life.

6/12. Actually surprised myself, even though it's that high of a score.

Thank you everyone for posting. This has given me a real (unbiased) look into what it really does take. I think I need to do some serious thinking about this (along with how far I am willing to go to achieve this change) and it helps so much that you have given me a real world look at aspects...

Thank you for your reply! Sorry I didn't make myself clear, I would be looking for those support roles that you are talking about. I realize that I would not be able to contribute directly to research as I would not have the skills or knowledge. However I would like to know if I could put my...

Is it possible to start a career in science without technical skills in science. e.g Degree, Phd etc. I ask this as someone that is currently working in industrial automation with a great interest in science (particularly astronomy) and wanting to actively contribute to advances in the field...

I think what everyone here has said is correct, the main thing that helps me in doing the things already mentioned here is writing the Executive Summary last.

Something similar to this is trying to imagine what existed before the universe... Great list by the way!

Hi All, I stumbled across these forums while googling for peoples thoughts on this question. I see that this similar question has be asked before some years ago, and I wanted to get current opinions and ideas on the following. I wonder about this and many of the mysteries we seem to...