Seismic Imaging
Seismic Imaging — a directed sound source used to map geologic featuresMore information
All the math
NUMB3RS has opened the eyes of many people to the ways math and science can be used to solve crimes. This is a list of all the math and science concepts used in the series with links to on-line sources to find more information or articles written by mathematicians and scientists explaining the concepts used in episodes.
Texas Sharpshooter
Texas Sharpshooter — a logical fallacy example where a man shoots a barn thiry times then circles the bullet holes nearest each other calling that his target.More information
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Cancer Cluster
Cancer Cluster — An unusually high incidence of cancer within a given area.More information
AMANDA
AMANDA — Antarctic Muon And Neutrino Detector Array a high energy nutrino detection system used to identify extra solar neutrino sourcesMore information
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics — mathematics used in assorted disciplines including but not limited to: chemistry, physics and sociologyMore information
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Black Sox Scandal
Black Sox Scandal — derogatory name given to the 1919 Chicage White Sox baseball team for allegedly throwing the 1919 World SeriesMore information
Magnus Effect
Magnus Effect — the physical phenomenon where the rotation of an object affects its path through any fluid.More information
Danzig Wolfe Decomposition
Danzig Wolfe Decomposition — in mathematics, an algorithm to transform a large linear programming problem into multiple smaller problems, which are solved in turn.
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Load Flow Analysis
Load Flow Analysis — is the analysis of an electrical load on a systemMore information
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