I'm not sure how the explanation was almost/completely/ wrong, but I do get that I misstated Kaons as quarks (instead of mesons, my bad. I knew they were pairs and completely wrote this wrong). I stand behind my TL;DR.
Aside my obvious defense mechanism, thank you so much for the explanation. I'd been hunting for hours that day to get what I needed, and still fell short. Hopefully you won't mind if I ping you on physics questions in the future:-)
All I read about this event is that the computers mapped the decay. Not 1 piece of information about what they learned. In that light, I'll fill in the blanks with the pieces of Quantum Physics I understand.
Kaons are quarks with "strangeness". This typically includes Up, Down, Charm, Strange, and Bottom. Top doesn't participate due to size and shortness of life. Kaons ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaon ) decaying into Pions ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pion ) is a great demonstration of quarks participating in the Weak Force. This study combines our study of particle oscillation and weak decay, and digitally maps out that entire process rather than simply relying on theory. Granted, they weren't actually watching this happen, but the generated map gives Physicists what they need to compare against findings from places like the LHC.
TL;DR? Basically, this group designed software and used a very fast computer to generate a result set from theoretical predictions which can be used to compare against various super-collider findings. Specifically, these result sets are regarding Kaon to Pion decay, a Weak force interaction.
I agree with this whole-heartedly. My experience with my last employer was exactly this. When they started cutting people for "not working fast enough", somehow that equated to only the people with families. Case in point: 20-30 year olds, please understand that you should pace your employers' expectations. You are doing yourself and the entire industry a severe disservice by not doing so.
With recent changes in browser specs to allow for monitoring of battery levels, I've really taken an interest in this debate. Consider a web based application which has a critical function to complete, yet the battery is dying. Said application could switch it's color scheme to something darker in order to conserve battery and allow that function to complete before draining the battery. It's an edge case scenario, but mobile apps offering a "low power" mode would be a great way to promote usage.
In it, a photon targeting photo film through a double slit creates an interference pattern when left unobserved during the process. However, if one attempts to observe/detect the photon traveling through both slits, it only travels through one, leaving 2 standard lines. The typical take from this is that quantum uncertainty breaks down because the process was observed, forcing a choice to be made. However, there's no reason that photons must be the only particle exhibits this uncertain state, and I believe we're getting a glimpse of that here.
The reason quantum uncertainty cannot be observed at laboratory scales is because the time scales would allow us to violate causality, and the universe doesn't allow for that. If "dark matter" is a form of Boson-like material, which it definitely seems to act like, it would make sense that it could gravitationally interfere with itself in multiple galaxy collisions. The key being that nothing had the opportunity to stop or alter these interactions, but each interaction had multiple spacial outcomes with equivalent probabilities. "Observation" actually just denotes a probability of interference, and the different ultra-massive pulls from various galaxies would create the uncertain path (double slit), as all mass centers involved would have multiple possible paths ahead of them. Since we had no ability to stop it when it happened, we get the pleasure of watching it now.
Gravity, as I see it, is the inversion and/or scattering of particle uncertainty when highly interacting particles clump together. Physicists would say that any object still maintains the possibility that it could fly part at the electron shell level (theoretically) at any moment. Think if it as a massive object's footprint spreading forward into time. Less massive objects (like you and I) near the surface of the larger simply become statistics in the largest worst-scenario desegregation, and the probabilities of where we end up are much less complex than the massive core of a planet.
The smaller, brighter masses of the continuing galactic parts of collision mentioned in the article were likely sling-shotted through because of the massive gravitational pull of the early dark matter interference, which likely significantly subsided in strength as the dark matter uncertainty was reigned in by the pull of the gravity of the normal matter. Why? Since normal matter can interact with so many more particles/forces, It's level of uncertainty is reduced by the number of nearby particles which could interfere with it. Therefore, it's gravitational footprint would remain relatively static and condensed. This would cause the dark matter (by this time lumped as observed above) to be pulled like a jetstream as the densely certain mass imposed just a bit more certainty on the dark matter around it, reducing the net gravitational pull.
TL;DR; I propose that Dark Matter's low rate of interaction gives rise to gravitational interference. As an echo of quantum uncertainty, it gives rise to large fluctuations in gravitational fields acting on normal matter. Normal matter counteracts this gravitational interference through via higher levels of certainty imposing on dark matter. Uncertainty seems to be a property of particles most purely interacting with forces.
I make fun, but with all honesty I think I'm a really good example of the traits looked for in this study. I was raised by adopted parents, a restaurant manager and a hair stylist. My natural parents are both computer programmers. I knew neither of them growing up, and yet I was writing software while I was still in elementary school. I know it isn't their exact study, but something regarding intelligence is definitely passed down very strongly.
Nah, I caught wind of some of this weeks ago on Twitter. Earnestly the whole lot of the group involved sounded a bit H4x0rish compared to the typical Anon talk. Also, the same group had some previous dealings with a free lance reporter whom had worked with the Huffington post. As I'm writing I realize none of these things specifically lends credibility, but take from it what you will.
I've built these, and as a school project it can be done relatively cheap. A cardboard barrel, a transparent top surface, and a white sheet along with the camera were enough to make a touchpad.
I wont say this will kill anything, but it sounds fun. I'm betting this works with kinect soon. And, as a C# developer (along with many other langs) this sounds like a quick way to start projects to teach my kids robotics. Currently I still lean towards Mindstorm, but options are always good.
Because all of us remember everything from our classes and never again need a reference Complete silliness. Find more ways for them to keep the books, not more ways to take them away.
I don't see the intent as to punish anyone, but the sale of living things for other than eating somehow seems... demeaning. I wish I could explain more. The thought only came to me as I read the article.
As much as would like to say this is crazy and silly, it's not. I applaud the effort, though I doubt it will pass. I'm curious if an "I fell in love with my food" loophole will be used, ala the INS "I feel in love and married an illegal alien" method.
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I'm not sure how the explanation was almost /completely/ wrong, but I do get that I misstated Kaons as quarks (instead of mesons, my bad. I knew they were pairs and completely wrote this wrong). I stand behind my TL;DR.
:-)
Aside my obvious defense mechanism, thank you so much for the explanation. I'd been hunting for hours that day to get what I needed, and still fell short. Hopefully you won't mind if I ping you on physics questions in the future
All I read about this event is that the computers mapped the decay. Not 1 piece of information about what they learned. In that light, I'll fill in the blanks with the pieces of Quantum Physics I understand.
Kaons are quarks with "strangeness". This typically includes Up, Down, Charm, Strange, and Bottom. Top doesn't participate due to size and shortness of life. Kaons ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaon ) decaying into Pions ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pion ) is a great demonstration of quarks participating in the Weak Force. This study combines our study of particle oscillation and weak decay, and digitally maps out that entire process rather than simply relying on theory. Granted, they weren't actually watching this happen, but the generated map gives Physicists what they need to compare against findings from places like the LHC.
TL;DR? Basically, this group designed software and used a very fast computer to generate a result set from theoretical predictions which can be used to compare against various super-collider findings. Specifically, these result sets are regarding Kaon to Pion decay, a Weak force interaction.
Yeah, but what's the fun in that?
Placing pieces of data in DNA /must/ affect the creature. Any word on localizing or minimizing those effects?
I agree with this whole-heartedly. My experience with my last employer was exactly this. When they started cutting people for "not working fast enough", somehow that equated to only the people with families. Case in point: 20-30 year olds, please understand that you should pace your employers' expectations. You are doing yourself and the entire industry a severe disservice by not doing so.
With recent changes in browser specs to allow for monitoring of battery levels, I've really taken an interest in this debate. Consider a web based application which has a critical function to complete, yet the battery is dying. Said application could switch it's color scheme to something darker in order to conserve battery and allow that function to complete before draining the battery. It's an edge case scenario, but mobile apps offering a "low power" mode would be a great way to promote usage.
Any word on whether these bulbs are dimmer compatible?
I work in the building where that engine was developed (ID has since moved :-( ). I should build a map of this building for shits and giggles.
Strange behaviors = Skynet / Matrix Human Battery.
Sprint Son, ya heard?
Yeah I suck, this is me.
Don't know the double slit test? (Yeah right, geek) Go here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfPeprQ7oGc
In it, a photon targeting photo film through a double slit creates an interference pattern when left unobserved during the process. However, if one attempts to observe/detect the photon traveling through both slits, it only travels through one, leaving 2 standard lines. The typical take from this is that quantum uncertainty breaks down because the process was observed, forcing a choice to be made. However, there's no reason that photons must be the only particle exhibits this uncertain state, and I believe we're getting a glimpse of that here.
The reason quantum uncertainty cannot be observed at laboratory scales is because the time scales would allow us to violate causality, and the universe doesn't allow for that. If "dark matter" is a form of Boson-like material, which it definitely seems to act like, it would make sense that it could gravitationally interfere with itself in multiple galaxy collisions. The key being that nothing had the opportunity to stop or alter these interactions, but each interaction had multiple spacial outcomes with equivalent probabilities. "Observation" actually just denotes a probability of interference, and the different ultra-massive pulls from various galaxies would create the uncertain path (double slit), as all mass centers involved would have multiple possible paths ahead of them. Since we had no ability to stop it when it happened, we get the pleasure of watching it now.
Gravity, as I see it, is the inversion and/or scattering of particle uncertainty when highly interacting particles clump together. Physicists would say that any object still maintains the possibility that it could fly part at the electron shell level (theoretically) at any moment. Think if it as a massive object's footprint spreading forward into time. Less massive objects (like you and I) near the surface of the larger simply become statistics in the largest worst-scenario desegregation, and the probabilities of where we end up are much less complex than the massive core of a planet.
The smaller, brighter masses of the continuing galactic parts of collision mentioned in the article were likely sling-shotted through because of the massive gravitational pull of the early dark matter interference, which likely significantly subsided in strength as the dark matter uncertainty was reigned in by the pull of the gravity of the normal matter. Why? Since normal matter can interact with so many more particles/forces, It's level of uncertainty is reduced by the number of nearby particles which could interfere with it. Therefore, it's gravitational footprint would remain relatively static and condensed. This would cause the dark matter (by this time lumped as observed above) to be pulled like a jetstream as the densely certain mass imposed just a bit more certainty on the dark matter around it, reducing the net gravitational pull.
TL;DR; I propose that Dark Matter's low rate of interaction gives rise to gravitational interference. As an echo of quantum uncertainty, it gives rise to large fluctuations in gravitational fields acting on normal matter. Normal matter counteracts this gravitational interference through via higher levels of certainty imposing on dark matter. Uncertainty seems to be a property of particles most purely interacting with forces.
I make fun, but with all honesty I think I'm a really good example of the traits looked for in this study. I was raised by adopted parents, a restaurant manager and a hair stylist. My natural parents are both computer programmers. I knew neither of them growing up, and yet I was writing software while I was still in elementary school. I know it isn't their exact study, but something regarding intelligence is definitely passed down very strongly.
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Nah, I caught wind of some of this weeks ago on Twitter. Earnestly the whole lot of the group involved sounded a bit H4x0rish compared to the typical Anon talk. Also, the same group had some previous dealings with a free lance reporter whom had worked with the Huffington post. As I'm writing I realize none of these things specifically lends credibility, but take from it what you will.
I've built these, and as a school project it can be done relatively cheap. A cardboard barrel, a transparent top surface, and a white sheet along with the camera were enough to make a touchpad.
Here's more info:
http://sethsandler.com/multitouch/mtmini/
Systems can be built to deal with this problem, calling it the end of the idea is simply short sighted.
I wont say this will kill anything, but it sounds fun. I'm betting this works with kinect soon. And, as a C# developer (along with many other langs) this sounds like a quick way to start projects to teach my kids robotics. Currently I still lean towards Mindstorm, but options are always good.
Wow, I know this is obligatory at this point, but they still don't get it.
Because all of us remember everything from our classes and never again need a reference Complete silliness. Find more ways for them to keep the books, not more ways to take them away.
:-) I should use more sarc marks when appropriate.
Prejudice against plants goes back much farther than animal, that will take more time.
I don't see the intent as to punish anyone, but the sale of living things for other than eating somehow seems... demeaning. I wish I could explain more. The thought only came to me as I read the article.
As much as would like to say this is crazy and silly, it's not. I applaud the effort, though I doubt it will pass. I'm curious if an "I fell in love with my food" loophole will be used, ala the INS "I feel in love and married an illegal alien" method.
Funny enough, I have a deviated septum and I can still do this just fine.