Information Definition and 999 Threads

  1. Astronuc

    Ignoring useless information aids memory: study

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051123/hl_nm/science_brain_dc;_ylt=AlPSw4B__4xnfkOM13Mg0LMDW7oF;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl How appropriate for GD! :smile:
  2. J

    Is Information Overload Draining Us?

    With all the changes that constantly take place in the world, with technology, politics, environment, etc..., and the DETAILS of those changes presented by many, many sources of media, it's difficult to keep up with what is current. I think if human beings were computers, under the current...
  3. N

    Digital video camera lens information

    I am going be so pleased i f anyone can suggest a website where i can find information regarding the following topic: Digital video camera lens.do anyone know a website where i can download a short video regarding fiber optics.
  4. T

    Superluminal events which do not transmit information or energy

    What are the examples of superluminal events which do not transmit information or energy, and hence not violating causality but travels faster than light? My book here gives an example of a shadow of a bug flying across a projector. Any others?
  5. K

    Historical information on density

    This may or may not be the correct forum to ask this, but let's ask it anyway. I am looking for historical information on density. It is so that densities can not be added lineary: A material containing 10% of material 1 and 90% of material 2 will not have a density of 10% * the density of...
  6. H

    How do high level academics acquire and integrate information?

    I recently have begun taking university classes again, and I have been reminded of the impressive breadth and depth of knowledge wielded by professors. I'm interested in getting some insight into how they do it, both because it's an interesting question in its own right and because I would like...
  7. P

    Trivial information not necessarily unimportantbut random

    alright i used to look up 5 or so random (or so it seemed to most people) facts, or concepts just about daily. many of which involved mathematics or sciences. Now more recently i haven't done so much, and feel i am becoming far less usefull then i had been previously, and besides who doesent...
  8. B

    Hawking, new theory on information paradox right or qwrong?

    Hawking, new theory on information paradox right or wrong? Does anyone have any views on Stephen Hawking amendment to his 30 year old theory of black holes and the *information paradox that was recently challenged? Once past the event horizon information is lost forever and only the energy...
  9. H

    Information about the Laws of Energy

    I have been trying to work out some information about the Laws of Energy and have come to a stand still. For example if you take a molecule of water, it contains a finite amount of energy, e.g. you can't produce energy out of nothing (according to the laws of energy), so if it takes so much...
  10. S

    The Susskind Counter Information Paradox?

    The Susskind "Counter Information Paradox? Recent programme here in the UK deals with the "Hawking Paradox",: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/tvradio/programmes/horizon/hawking_prog_summary.shtml The programme has two opposing views on Blackholes, Hawking take and Susskind's take on BH...
  11. T

    Quantum Information: Explaining the Computing Power Boost

    Hello, In my university there is a bit of a fuss about Quantum Information (QI). A few professors work in this field and there have been some conferences where they try to explain to the rest what is QI and so on. I think it is safe to say I know a bit of quantum mechanics, not at a...
  12. A

    Why can't Spooky action send FTL information?

    Why can't "Spooky action" send FTL information? I understand that for two entangled particles, that if you observe one it will instantly affect the other. I can even understand how we can't make sense of what was observed without sending a "Hey, I got and 'up' what about you?" But what I...
  13. M

    Navy Nuke Student lookin for information

    Im currently a Navy Fireman at NNPTC, I am already experiencing the school and getting by... but i wanted to know, what kind of out look I am looking for in the future as far as civilain job markets or staying in the navy... thanks
  14. JamesU

    Releasing Information: Are Online Predators More Dangerous?

    I know a lot of people who are afraid to release information online. like their phone number, address, where they're from, etc. but nobody pays attention who what you tell the people around you. for instance: you're getting a haircut and you get one of those people who talk alot. they ask...
  15. Hans de Vries

    Hawking's preprint: Information loss in Black holes

    Found this on Woit's: http://www.arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0507171 Authors: S. W. Hawking Report-no: DAMTP-2005-66 "The question of whether information is lost in black holes is investigated using Euclidean path integrals. The formation and evaporation of black holes is regarded as a...
  16. wolram

    Where has all the information gone

    http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0507051 Authors: H. D. Zeh Comments: 10 pages, 1 figure, Latex - Invited paper for a special Einstein issue of Physics Letters A The existence of spacetime singularities is irrelevant for the irreversible appearance of black holes. However, confirmation of...
  17. M

    Fact based information about UFO's

    Hi there, my name is Matt. I'm from England. I just though I'd post my opinion on what I think about UFO's. I do believe there is something out there. But unfortunatley, you can't seem tell the difference between True Facts, and made-up Junk. But yeh I do believe there is something there. Just...
  18. T

    How to Find the Normal Vector of the Second Plane?

    Hello everyone, I posted this question before also but did not get the satisfactory answer. So I am posting the question again with more specifications. My question is --- Suppose we have two planes intersecting in one line. Let one plane's normal be [3,4,2] and other plane's normal be...
  19. Astronuc

    Sources of information on Physics of Condensed Matter

    SpectroscopyNow.com http://www.spectroscopynow.com/Spy/basehtml/SpyH http://www.spectroscopynow.com/Spy/basehtml/SpyH/1,1181,0-8-1-0-1-about_this_site-0-0,00.html the site.
  20. S

    Unlock the Secrets of Information Storage with a 6-Inch Bar

    Here's a novel new way of storing information: Give every symbol a code from 000 to 999. Write down the information in this form. Then the Key(Master) trick up our sleeve: Put a decimal point before it. Reduce the fraction to the simplest form. Then take a 6-inch platinum-iridium alloy bar and...
  21. wolram

    Entanglement and information seem to be the new buzz words

    Entanglement and information seem to be the new buzz words in the particle camp, two theories that seem natural to me, but should include QG to make a workable quantum universe. If particles carry information by spin ,and exchange information by entanglement how would gravity communicate?
  22. R

    Find more information on Myopia (nearsightedness)

    Does anyone know where I can find more information on Myopia (nearsightedness). I want to know why light rays focus in front of the retina and if this is genetic or not. This has to do with physics because of the light and how it moves. I need more detailed but simple information.
  23. W

    Dealing with Information Overload in Physics

    hi all, years ago when i first got into physics i imagined that many years down the line i would be starved for resources. I'm going to be a senior undergraduate next year and it seems to me that the further along i get in the field of physics the more information i come across. and not...
  24. E

    More Information I'm Sending With A Diagram - For The Hydraulic System

    Hi ... I attached with this text letter the mechanica system diagram that including or working by Hydraulic unit ... Its for holding about 8 tons , Metal Sheet's Coil . So I asked about How To Choose The Suitable Pump For This System . Will Be Thankfull For Your Help ... And Also For...
  25. S

    Information needed on two wheels and chain apparent paradox in SR

    I hope someone can point me to some information to assist resolving this apparent SR paradox. I have two gear wheels with an endless chain passing round them. The axles of the wheels are 100 chain_link_lengths apart, so we have 100 chain links along the top; 100 chain links along the bottom...
  26. S

    General information about a Pendulum

    More Physics... A simple pendulum suspended in a rocket ship has a period T0. Assume that the rocket ship is near the Earth in a uniform gravitational field. Give ALL correct answers, I'm assuming T= 2pi(l/g)^.5 A) If the ship moves upward with a constant velocity, the period increases...
  27. P

    What's the IT Term for Providing Instructions to Find Information?

    Problem: I have heard of a word(s) with the meaning: "instructions on how to find information", so that instead of telling someone a piece of information straight away, one tells how to find the information. For example: Someone asks, I want to eat a great cookie. The answerer gives not the...
  28. S

    Can Quantum Systems Transport Information Without Altering It?

    In quantum systems/domain, the transporting of information from two locations, say A to B is the basis of all quantum connective logistic processes. What process, is available for the transport of information, without altering the information, surely if your moving information, you are...
  29. S

    Hydraulic Damping Information Needed

    1st of all - Hi everyone, this looks like a great resource, hopefully i'll be a frequent visitor! Anyway, the reason for this post is to findout if anyone knows of any texts concerning the more practical (design) side of hydraulic damping used in suspension systems. Im at uni in England at...
  30. P

    Schools Math grad schools: requirements, information?

    Hi everyone. I'm considering going to grad school for either economics or math. When researching economics grad schools online (at the big ivy leagues) I find pertinent information about what they look for on your transcript, specifically what classes to take as an undergraduate, etc. I find...
  31. L

    How do actuators in fly-by-wire systems on aircraft work?

    Hi, I'm doing some research into fly-by-wire system on aircraft and need some more information on actuators. I know that electrical signals are sent to the actuator from an onboard computer, but I'm not sure how the actuators then move the control surfaces. Do they use hydraulics? If so how do...
  32. Pengwuino

    What Does the Calorie Rating on Food Mean and How is it Measured?

    Ok guys, not sure how many people will know this hehe, but what exactly do the calorie ratings mean for foods? All i can tell is that its how much to heat up the mass... but what does it heat up to? 98.6? And why is it healthier to eat practically 3 feet of sandwhich from subway... say the...
  33. Z

    What Impact Will the Completion of the Human Genome Mapping Have on Humanity?

    With the completion of mapping the human genome what consequences will this have on humanity. Will we be able to engineer humans before birth or be able to look at several candidates and pick the best one? I am really curious about this subject. Sorry for my ignorance in biology.
  34. X

    What is the Composition of Human Chromosomes?

    Hey all. I'm looking for a good source of general information about specific human chromosomes, such as what % of the chromosome is composed of genes, telomeres and centromere region, and what % is silent. The resources I have found thus far (like Genome on the PubMed site) have had great...
  35. P

    Any information on piezoelectrics

    Any information on piezoelectrics would be great. Paden Roder
  36. Ivan Seeking

    Information Technology and the Future of Cities

    http://www-agecon.ag.ohio-state.edu/class/AEDE680/Irwin/pdf/60.pdf
  37. C

    Question about Entropy/Shannon Information

    Hello, I would like second (and more) opinions on comments i received from a physicist in response to my observations on a certain experimental setup designed to make a particular point about information theory in the context of entropy. The experimental narrative is found on pages 9 &...
  38. E

    Adrenaline Info: Learn About the Hormone

    Hey, Where could i find some really good info and pictures on ''The Adrenaline Hormone''? As i have to do an assignment on it. Thanks
  39. A

    Can we create or destroy information

    We know that the energy cannot be created or destroyed but can only be converted into another form. Does the same also applies to information. Is it possible to create the information out of nothing or destroy it completely without leaving a trace of it. This question is with regard to the...
  40. V

    Decay Data for Eu-153, Xe-131, and Tm-169: The Latest Information

    Hello I would like to know what is the latest decay data (Nuclear Data Sheets) available for Eu-153 (Gd-153 EC decay), Xe131(I-131 decay) and Tm169 (Yb169 decay). what i could get is only that of 1998 ,1994 and 1991. This data is frm the nndc/ ensdf website. could anyone help me...
  41. Astronuc

    Sources of Information on Engineering

    For those who would like some technical references, DOE Handbooks are available on line at: http://tis.eh.doe.gov/techstds/standard/standard.html Just click on the PDF link. Look for: DOE Fundamentals Handbook, Classical Physics, DOE-HDBK-1010-92 DOE Fundamentals Handbook...
  42. Astronuc

    Information on X-rays and Gamma Rays

    X-ray energies increase with atomic number, Z. X-rays originate from photon emissions as electrons drop back into the K and L shells of atoms. Thus they have characteristic wavelengths. Hydrogen has the lowest energy X-rays (Ek=13.6 eV) which is the first ionzation potential. It has one...
  43. A

    Why Can't Information Travel Faster Than Light Without Breaking Causality?

    "Information cannot travel faster than c" "If information could travel faster than c, we would loose causality" Just wandering - who came up with these and why? In other words: 1. Why can't information travel at some higher finite speed? 2. Why would we loose causality in that case? Note...
  44. P

    Communication with a Million-Mile Pole: A Relativity Puzzle?

    Here's a scenario I thought of a few days ago. I know there must be an easy explanation, but it hasn't come to me ... Bob and Alice (no Eve this time) are separated from each other by about a million miles, and they would like to communicate with each other without the five second delay of...
  45. T

    Yes, all the information needed is there

    My grandpa was a smart kid, if he was shown something or told something once then he would never forget it. He told me a story about his birthday party when he was 8 years old. He said that when the cake was brought out, he just sat there and he never realized he should make a wish. Brain...
  46. S

    Future study in Quantum Information Theory/Computing

    I am currently a freshman at rutgers university and I am planning to do a double major in Physics and Mathematics with a minor in Comp Sci. I am very much interested in the research fields of Quantum Information Theory and Quantum Computing and I was wondering if anybody could recommend a track...
  47. R

    Information on the percolation threshold

    Can anyone help me find information on the percolation threshold, i.e for when particle concentration is increased to a point when electrical pathways are created and resistance decreases by many orders, for metals loaded polymers. Cheers :smile: :-p :approve: :zzz: :blushing...
  48. W

    Information Twin , loss Paradox?

    Information "Twin", loss Paradox? Lets say I have a powerful telescope that can resolve focus instantly, I place a precission mirror at a Earth location, and I am with the telescope onboard a craft that can accelerate to a great speed. At the back of the craft I line up the telescope to...
  49. E

    Decoherence, Unitary Evolution and Information: Some ideas

    This thread is based on some reading I've done on decoherence (a lot of it by Zurek) and recent experiments involving decoherence and complementarity. One interesting item is the recent experiment by Anton Zeilinger and team involving C60 molecules interacting to produce and interference pattern...
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