Computer Definition and 998 Threads

I'm an italian high school student, and I decided to do an in-depth study about DNA computer as final-thesis, that we have to make at the end of our final high school year, and whose function is a sort of introduction to the oral exam. Now, my question is: where can I found useful information...

Hi there, I'm a sophomore in college and I'm split between electrical engineering and computer science. There's computer engineering at my school as well, but my CS advisor warned that the CoE degree is too scattered and that I should concentrate on EE or CS. I know that ultimately it's about...

Hi guys, I'd like to know your opinion about a potential of masters degree in Computer Science for an individual's career in U.S. industry - along the track of data analysis, IT project management etc. Does it make a difference if it is a M.S. or M.A.? What about threat of outsourcing? What...

Hey physics forums I was kind of curious if there how people measured electric field and of course guass's law before we had computers, so I talked to one of my professors about it. He told me that a long time ago people used something involving plates and soap bubbles to prove that guass's...

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-20/computing/30179895_1_gamers-enzyme-protease". AFP Sep 20, 2011, 07.25pm IST Creative and cool :cool:, simply outstanding... Rhody... :approve:

can someone please give me some ideas of control system projects which have someinterface with computer?

I just started grad school in Physics a few weeks ago, but I have recently considered quitting in order to start or join an existing startup, probably related to software. But I am also considering staying in my phD program (maybe leaving with an MS) and just doing research in an area of Physics...

Homework Statement This is really a horizon broading, even music students and histroy students can take this course. So I think this HW problem is very simple, but it is too simple that I am afraid I will do it wrongly. Homework Equations My Dr. said we don't need to know the C++...

This might be a silly question. I installed Ipython on my Python 2.7.2 but I can't seem to find the Ipython Shell. I tried typing "Ipython" in the command prompt but it wouldn't work. Thanks!

I'm not really a big fan of computers but I understand there importance to physics. My school offers computer programming classes for engineering and science majors but I don't want a extra formal class that isn't required. Do you think it would be a good idea to self learn all of the programming?

My school has an dual degree in Electrical Engineering and Computing technology for a total of 5 years. Basically I take a standard Electrical Engineering degree but another whole extra year is added due to the fact I will also be taking Computer Science courses. Here to give you a...

So; I've been pretty interested in descriptive complexity and finite model theory lately, as well as geometric complexity theory. Algorithmic information theory/Kolmogorov complexity is interesting as well, as is reinforcement learning. Also, I've been reading up on lambda calculus and the...

What is the strategy to master computer science. My class is Fortran 90 based :D. I never really took a computer science class before and I'm sure its a bit different than preparing for mathematics.

Hi everyone. I am going into my last year in High School, but am still undecided with what I should major. I consider myself to be good at math, but I am not talented in it. I learn what I'm taught, but if I am given a problem in which I have never encountered and taught, I will never be...

Hi everybody, I am entering my first year of university (again) and I want to complete a double major in either physics and math or physics and computer science, but I do not know which one will benefit me the most. Right now I see physics and computer science double major path more...

Ok so in a couple of weeks I am going to be doing a computer science degree at the university of west england. I want to prepare as much as I can. Now, I'm worried about the mathematics content in the course. I can't consider myself as a mathematics wiz, but of course I'm willing to work really...

With the advances in computers you can now get a server with phenomenal computing power and most homes have multiple computers in them. I'm interested in the concept of a single computer with 'access portals'. The access portals would be nothing more than a monitor and keyboard with the...

Hey everyone. I'm beginning my exciting yet very nerve wracking road to a BS in computer science. I'm attending a university in NJ and hope to do well here. I love communications, networking, and all that jazz. Any who, one question has been bothering me. In my studying of computers, and how...

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I want to create a computer simulation of the Space Elevator, simulating if different materials would be able to handle the tension, and whether the whole thing would be able to function efficiently through the gravitational field. Anyone how I can go about doing this, and what software to...

Has anyone ever had the opportunity to have a theoretical quantum computer running on your PC (being simulated) and write software for it? If you have, could you tell me what you used for the quantum computer and maybe some "Hello World" code (a book explaining the 'language' and some of the...

Hi, I'm about to start my university in september. I just wanted to know which course should I take? Computer Science(MEng) or Computer Science and mathematics with industrial experience? I mean if I take Computer science with mathematics will I be losing any edge over other students who study...

Are there any computer makers out there that make and assemble everything in America? I've been reading more about computer products that are made in China that are being implanted with malcious code in order to spying purposes. I don't want to sound like a conspiracy spook, but wouldn't it be...

Hi, I just finished building a new desktop PC with an AMD phenom 2 core processor, msi 785gtm-e45 motherboard and a bunch of other parts whose packaging I threw away. I put my windows 7 USB drive in, and started to install, but half way through, the computer reset like it was supposed to, and...

[SIZE="3"]hi guys I completed my computer science degree from http://www.staffs.ac.uk/" with a First Class honours. I figured out that my true passion lies mainly with Physics :( Can I do an MSc in Physics or any related physics specialization (such as Glaciology, Cosmology)? I am...

I am finished with the first bachelor year at Computer Science and the next courses are: Assembly, Linear Algebra, Statistics, Java. Many people from my class said that they will not take Statistics as it's not that helpful to them and I was thinking of how accurate that is. Is Statistics...

I'm doing my homework and I've already found out some things about synchronisation issues but if anyone could tell me in a little more detail why synchronisation between different processes belonging to the same or different programs is an important task in parallel computing? Thanks in...

My professor wanted us to create a program that will automate the computations for our leveling practices, e.g. Computing height of the instrument when elevation and backsight is given etc. that may be tabulated. I believe excel would be the best bet for that. But he also included that we must...

There are many USB and Firewire audio interfaces, that have no circuitry to protect your speakers from the power surge when the computer gets turned on or off, to pass through the audio I/O system and on to your speakers, creating loud pops that can blow the tweeters of expensive monitors...

I didn't do that good in high school with math & science but not that I'm wiser I have better studying techniques for learning scientific and mathematical subjects. I want to know what I should major in in order to do research (Either in industry or a university. I really want to do research in...

Ok. So the deal is that I'm going to be a senior in the fall at a UC in Northern California. I've taken enough physics and computer science courses so that I'm able to major in either one, but the thing is I can only do one. I really love learning physics. I really do. But I'm just fed up with...

Hey! I had a discussion with a group of professors recently about the different disciplines one can master in electrical and computer engineering. There seems to be a prevailing notion that the closer one works to the physical layer, the harder his job is. Most of my professors seem to...

I'm majoring in computer engineering, I already have decided this. But the problem is my minor - I wish to minor in astrophysics. Is this ok with my choice of major?

I hope this topic belongs here, after all this is about color and color is described through quantum mechanics. How come when water molecules drop on my computer screen I see a variety of colors (kind of like a rainbow), and those colors change depending on the angle I am observing it...

Hello everyone. I've gotten interested in the field of computer science lately, and I'm thinking of pursuing advanced study in that field. I am currently a rising sophomore at a top 10 school in the U.S. and will likely major in computer science (if not, math). I would like to know a little more...

Do they buy it for themselves? Do they use it on the school computer?

Hi all I'm just curious about what a switch like this one entail. Currently I'm 1 1/2 way through my education at a local community college. Here is a short background on where I stand on this Earth (not physically!). I just recently began to become motivated and interested in educating...

Well, I want learn how the computer works and for understand all about computer I decided make one, I see this site: www.mycpu.eu and it's very complete but he isn't explains the electronic foundations and physicists of what he has done to construct his computer (he not explains how he has...

Is there chance to make computer with "base-3 number system"? Hello, Chitose wonder chick here again. No matter how advance cpu these day, It's still base on binary numeral system 0 and 1 So... I wonder why we can't make computer with base 3 number system? 0 1 and 2 (or what so...

For almost quite a time I observe that those computer games are remarkably woven carefully to entice gamers. From designing the webpage up to the building up the characters of the games. One of the games I like most is Ragnarok and Angry birds. With the latter I like the way how the game was...

Hello this is my first post on this forum so I would like to thank you guys for any time you give me. I just got a laptop Sager NP8130 (its a heavy gaming laptop) for college and was wondering if it is a good choice for my engineering classes. Do colleges require you to do programming on your...

I go to a small liberal arts college but I have a good GPA, comfortably above 3.5, could be higher if I wasn't forced to take a bunch of writing courses that don't pertain to my major. Could I go into astronomy with these two degrees?

Greetings, I have recently bought a roboduino http://store.curiousinventor.com/all-kits/roboduino-kit-servo-ready-freeduino-arduino-compatible.html . I have tried uploading programs from my computer (a Dell Inspiron 1525 Vista) using Arduino 0022, however it does not seem to work. At first...

Hi, I'm not sure what I should major in. They both interest me a lot. How is the job stability? How is the pay? I know how to write in Java, but I can learn more before college (I have a year). What is you input on this? Thanks

(This concerns a general principle about computer hardware/software, not a specific application. I hope this is the correct subforum.) One of the arguments that some people (e.g., Roger Penrose) use to posit the superiority of humans to algorithmic computers is to claim (without any solid...

Hello, I went into computer programming as a career field right out of high school, I've only got an associate's degree in it but I'm just curious what kind of job out there would work well with a chemistry/physics degree and how well is the job market for science-type degrees? Is the job...

D-Wave has claimed that they offer a commercial quantum computer, using a 128-qubit chipset. What exactly is going on here? I'm sure that this is not the traditional quantum computer, since the record of http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-04-quantum-bits-physicists-limits.html" was reached only a...

I'm not physicist, but a software developer. Please don’t hang up.:smile: I am building massive multiplayer online game server, and I started building it from scratch. I found that some programming issues emerged from it which had striking resemblance to quantum quirkiness, so I just wanted to...

Is it just to make it more likely that their creativity will make use of what computers can do? Am I correct in thinking that programming computers is not part of an electrical engineer's job description?

Now pardon me but my math isn't quite as good as it should be, But I've read a fair amount of mandelbrots material and the premise behind his theories as best as i can. The other week while looking at a liquid cooling radiator for my computer, i had the odd idea of instead of a single tube...