Language Definition and 601 Threads

  1. C

    Any advatage using the ML programming language?

    been learning ML programming, just fun to learn new things, what this ML programming used for anyways? how is this better that C or C++?
  2. G

    Programming Language for Physicists: Which is Most Important?

    As computers become each time more important to do computations in physics, it is important to know which programming language would be the most important for a physicist. What do you think?
  3. O

    Which Foreign Language Should I Learn?

    Hi everyone, I am trying to decide on which foreign language i should learn. My requirement is filled from high school,although I don't remember a thing from it, and I didn't really learn that much to begin with anyways (I could have simple, very slowly spoken conversations). I hear that a...
  4. SkyWatcher

    Lingusitics Philosophy of Language and Linguistics

    To whom it may concern, I am looking for any articles on the uses of the preposition "of" in mathematics. I once read in a teacher's edition of a pre-algebra textbook that suggested students should be taught, as early as possible, the many uses of the preposition "of" in mathematics, but I...
  5. N

    Picking a language (programming)

    Hello, so I am a junior in college right now...I am double majored in mathematics and computer science. I was curious, I know C++ pretty well and was interested in starting web development languages. I know I will have to learn html and SQL as they are pretty much standard for web...
  6. gttjohn

    Lingusitics How Did Language Evolve from Gestures to Complex Communication?

    where or how did language come from ,ive been thinking about this for a long time i think it may have evolved ,very slowly like this maby many thousands of years ago a leader or head of a tribe might have used words or noises or grunts close to what we now know to get the attention of his tribe...
  7. X

    Help with converting machine language instruction into MIPS assembly instruction

    I think it's easy, but I don't get it. Given the machine language instruction 0x00221820. What MIPS assembly instruction does it represent? I know the solution. It's add $3, $1, $2 I just don't know how to get there. I know I have to convert the numbers into binary first. So you have...
  8. M

    How can I fix syntax errors in my C code?

    Hi all, I am learning C language in S-Function Simulink does anyone prgram in C? I need help please Thanks
  9. B

    Which programing language should I learn first?

    I'm interested in learning how to program, however there so many ones (C++,Python,Java) and IDK which one is the best one to learn for beginners. Suggestions? Also would it be good to get a book or find a guide online?
  10. J

    Lingusitics Are Natural and Mathematical Languages the Only Primary Forms of Communication?

    I think there are only two primary languages, i.e. natural language and mathematical one, which we use to communicate . If we go one step further, then I would say even mathematics is a subset of natural language where we use symbols and other signs to represent our concepts, ideas into...
  11. D

    Which Programming Language Should I Learn First?

    University has finished for me this year until late February of next year, so i currently have plenty of spare time (and loving it) :smile: Normally over the summer holidays i like to just have a break from uni study, but i am still always keen to learn something--something that i want to learn...
  12. L

    Programming Language Project Ideas

    I am in a class where we are studying concepts and design of programming languages. For a project we are suppose to design our own programming language or come up with some alternative project idea to do for the class. So, my question is... do ya'll have any ideas for an interesting and...
  13. fluidistic

    Lingusitics Why Do Polish Verbs Use Cie and Ci Differently?

    Hi, I don't understand why one says "kocham cie" (I love you) and "wybaczam ci" (I forgive you). I mean, why "cie" in one case and "ci" in the other? Is it because the verbs are from different groups? What are the rules of using ci and cie? Dziękuję. :smile:
  14. T

    General programming language question

    I'm currently in a computer science class in my senior year of high school and we're learning java. I was wondering if this is going to be the language I would be using in the workforce after college if I graduate with an interactive media degree. I've heard multiple people say that java is a...
  15. F

    Java Sites to help teach/reinforce the java language

    I am currently taking a computer science II class in high school, in which we use java, and my teacher does not really know how to go about teaching and when she tries to help usually makes things worse. Does anyone know of any sites to help teach/reinforce the java language?
  16. T

    With which programming language is v-bulletin

    with which programming language is v-bulletin (on which pf runs) made? Was it created by you Greg? How much time did it take to build it?
  17. R

    Can Basic Set Theory Language Help Understand Group Theory and Matrix Math?

    I'm reading the book Basic Set Theory by: Azriel Levy as I thought it might help me better understand Group Theory and Matrix Math. I have read the first chapter a number of times but I keep getting hung up on some of the syntax of the basic language or language of first-order predicate...
  18. C

    Lingusitics The language of concept/perception

    Hello, The language of concept/perception - I’m not sure if this topic makes sense, but...  Let’s pretend that humankind has not created letters and words yet, that every group of people from different corners of the globe communicates by murmurs and sound --- I assume this is how our...
  19. R

    Codes, language, information theory

    The Information Theory and Cybernetics (Shannon, Wiener) and the perspective of some physicists (Schrödinger) was very influential on the development of Molecular Genetics. The molecular genetic approach showed its power to explain a lot of biological and medical problems, from evolution...
  20. A

    What Programming Language Can Handle 30-Digit Integers and Matrices for Free?

    I've been looking for a free download of a programming language that is easy to use and handles large numbers for a number theory problem I'm working on. I will report my results here after I use it. My TI isn't powerful enough and my other programmable calculator that I downloaded, graphcalc...
  21. F

    Colourful language in math writings

    This thread made me wonder what this forum could come up with. http://mathoverflow.net/questions/22299/what-are-some-examples-of-colorful-language-in-serious-mathematics-papers What has everyone seen that seemed a little out of place in a serious article or book? I can think of some, mostly...
  22. K

    What would you call this, in technical language?

    I'm an EE with a fried brain right now, how would you describe the device in the attached picture in technical language? So far I've called it a "double-jointed robotic arm with one joint affixed to a mounting surface". That sounds really bad and not descriptive.
  23. J

    Learn a Language: Advice for Jonathan

    Hi, I am a second year civil engineering student. I have decided I want to learn a language that will help my career progress once I graduate. Lecturers at my Uni have told me different things. One said German another said Mandarin. I think Mandarin as it is the national language of...
  24. L

    Undergraduate Foreign Language Requirement

    Hello, I'm getting my B.S. in Physics at a liberal arts college. One of my graduation requirements is two semesters of a foreign language. I wanted some advice about what languages are particularly useful to career physicists. Here are some ideas I've had. Latin- useful for science...
  25. J

    Can Mathematics be Translated to First-Order Language?

    Main Question: Does every language used in mathematics (such as mathematical symbols and English to describe formulas, theorems, definition, proofs, and etc.) can be translated (or reduced) to first-order (predicate) language? Sub Question: Does every informal proof can be formalized...
  26. W

    Physics Language for a theoretical physicist

    Hi, I am an undergrad majoring in Physics. I want to be a theoretical physicist. What language would help me more (in any way)? German or Chinese? Thanks,
  27. C

    In order to develop the right language?

    what to do In order to develop the proper language? Hi all, I'm new there and I would like to thank you for this beatiful platform. I used this weird topic name because I wasn't confident with the question, which appears to be very general. Anyway, the matter is: I'm a student in economics...
  28. E

    Is it possible to quantify human language?

    While listening on my english lecture, my teacher told us that authors usually have similar word choices and sentences structures on their writings. Because of that, I began to wonder if it is possible (if it hasn't been done already) to quantify the human language (if that's the right term...
  29. T

    Best Language for Applied Mathematics

    I am currently in graduate school and I work on modeling. The systems I model rely heavily on stiff ODE solvers (i.e. ode15s in MATLAB) and non-linear solvers as well for solving non-linear reaction and diffusion equations. So far I have typically used MATLAB for my work, but I feel like...
  30. Greg Bernhardt

    Lingusitics Foul Language and Censorship: Who decides what can be said online?

    Offensive language gets a reprieve from Court of Appeals, but rules are still vague in virtual world Terms of Use policies.http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=virtualnavigator.wordpress.com&blog=11498882&post=153&subd=virtualnavigator&ref=&feed=1 More...
  31. N

    Math and Language (Specifically Linguistics)

    As many of you know, precise language is necessary for effective communication in mathematics. Although I find that I am quite capable of communicating my thoughts effectively and clearly, I feel that there is always room for improvement. Please recommend an introductory, and perhaps a...
  32. QuarkCharmer

    What language should I choose for my foreign language requirement?

    I'm a semester away from transfering into a large university as a junior. I never took a language course in high school and my state requires 2 semesters of one as part of a 4 year degree. I signed up for Spanish I next semester at my local cc, but I am having doubts as to whether or not this...
  33. D

    Electrical Engineering and have already learnt C language

    I am an student of Electrical Engineering and have already learned C language since, it is useful for programming of micro-controllers. I still want to learn some other programming language too. Please suggest me a programming language that will be useful for me for making useful softwares and...
  34. R

    Operating system and programming language

    I understand that you can write a complete operating system in a high-level language like C++, compile it into machine code, and then write it to storage, and then sell it or give it away. But is this historically what was done? Did the compiler come first, or the operating system? When you...
  35. M

    Language generated by a grammer

    Ok I have a simple question. Let us say we have a formal grammar, let us take this simple example: S → aSb S → ab This grammar generates language a^n b^n. My question is, is there a way I can tell what kind of language this generates from the rules? I can of course apply the rules and...
  36. S

    Schools Foreign Language for Graduate School

    Hello all, particularly graduate students and PhDs, I'm planning on learning a foreign language, mostly for fun, but I would like to learn a language used by many of my colleagues in mathematics programs. I've not yet entered graduate school (for mathematics, of course), so I was wondering...
  37. Shackleford

    Guess I'm going to have to give in and learn a language

    I'm a junior physics major/math minor. I don't have any programming knowledge whatsoever. I'd rather not hassle with learning it, but I know it's a prerequisite if I want to do any research or engineering job. What should I learn? No more than I should and no less than would be prudent.
  38. M

    Help which language best suits my situation?

    hi, which programming language is better when working with matrices and vectors, and provides interfacing? i was thinking about either VB or Java, but i ca't decide which is better.
  39. R

    Examples of L-structures in First-Order Logic

    1. Homework Statement Let L = {P } be a first-order language with a binary relation symbol P as only non-logical symbol. By exhibiting three suitable L-structures prove (informally) that no two of the following sentences logically implies the other (i) ∀x∀y∀z(P (x, y) → (P (y, z) → P (x...
  40. P

    Foreign Language over the summer?

    I am a math major who is about to finish his junior year. I am still not so sure what I want to do over the summer (besides starting on my senior thesis project), and since there aren't that many summer courses that might be interesting for me to take, I was wondering if it would be good idea to...
  41. M

    Programming pic microcontrollers using assembly language

    i need a good reference or book that teaches programming pic microcontrollers using assembly language, any help?
  42. rcgldr

    Software language comparasons, prime number example

    This needed a separate thread. Here is an APL example where it's all done with no interation using N by N matrices in the intermediate propagation of data. Note, code flow in APL statements is right to left. The []IO<-0 sets the "index origin" to zero so a list of numbers and indexing...
  43. rcgldr

    The first programming language you learned?

    In my case, it was quikomp, on a Monroe Monrobot XI. 1K of 32 bit words on a drum memory. Paper tape reader, paper tape punch, and a type writer console. http://jeffareid.net/misc/monrobot.jpg http://jeffareid.net/misc/quikomp.jpg Link to text of the first program I wrote (note comments...
  44. S

    Lingusitics Are early withdrawals from a Roth IRA subject to penalty and income tax?

    The following is from regulations regarding setting up a Roth IRA "Withdrawal of earnings prior to five years and age 59½ are subject to penalty and income tax." I read that to mean: Withdrawal of earnings (prior to five years) AND (prior to age 59½) are subject to penalty and income tax...
  45. M

    Does Changing AL Register Affect Parallel Port Output in Assembly Language?

    when outputing data to the parallel port, after the execution of the program, and when it terminates, what happens to the data that was at the parallel port's pins? do they still the same, or do they change immediatley? and inside the program, does changing the data in AL, changes the output...
  46. F

    Is Learning Latin Still Relevant for Mathematicians and Physicists?

    Is there any point at all in learning Latin?? I know this is the 21st century, but there must be some little use for it right? For Mathematician/Physicists.
  47. P

    Best foreign language for Future Physicist

    Which foreign language will be most useful for a future physicist working in nuclear fusion multinational collaboration projects? Or is english all he needs? I aspire to work for the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project) in which EU, US, Japan, China, India, S...
  48. A

    Programs Language Requirement for my degree

    Hello, I've just begun working towards a B.S. in Math, minor in Physics. I'm looking over all of the degree requirements and I have to take a 2 semester sequence of a language. Of these choices, what would be most beneficial? ~ German ~ Russian ~ Spanish Thanks so much! :biggrin:
  49. N

    Operator Language: Why d/dx*x - x*d/dx = 1

    When linear operators A and B act on a function ψ(x), they don't always commute. A clear example is when operator B multiplies by x, while operator A takes the derivative with respect to x. Then which in operator language means that To get the last equation they divided through by ψ...
  50. U

    Lingusitics Effective Strategies for Learning a Second Language as a Scientist

    Hi, I've always wanted to learn a little French. What's my first step? Does anybody have any experience with that Rosetta Stone thing (that thing's EXPENSIVE!)? Should I try to find a traditional course instead? My main goal is to learn the language for scholarly reasons -- I've always...
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