Stability spectrum — In model theory, a branch of mathematical logic, a complete first order theory T is called stable in λ (an infinite cardinal number), if the Stone space of every model of T of size ≤ λ has itself size ≤ λ. T is called a stable theory if there is… … Wikipedia
Infinite impulse response — IIR redirects here. For the conference company IIR, see Informa.Infinite impulse response (IIR) is a property of signal processing systems. Systems with that property are known as IIR systems or when dealing with electronic filter systems as IIR… … Wikipedia
stability — Synonyms and related words: abidingness, abnegation, abstinence, accordance, age, antiquity, application, assiduity, assiduousness, authenticity, authoritativeness, body, bulldog tenacity, calculability, calm, calmness, ceaselessness,… … Moby Thesaurus
Nyquist stability criterion — The Nyquist plot for . When designing a feedback control system, it is generally necessary to determine whether the closed loop system will be stable. An example of a destabilizing feedback control system would be a car steering system that… … Wikipedia
Lyapunov stability — In mathematics, the notion of Lyapunov stability occurs in the study of dynamical systems. In simple terms, if all solutions of the dynamical system that start out near an equilibrium point x e stay near x e forever, then x e is Lyapunov stable.… … Wikipedia
BIBO stability — Bibo redirects here. For the Egyptian football player nicknamed Bibo, see Mahmoud El Khateeb. In electrical engineering, specifically signal processing and control theory, BIBO stability is a form of stability for signals and systems.BIBO stands… … Wikipedia
GURPS Infinite Worlds — Infobox RPG title= GURPS Infinite Worlds caption= Infinite Worlds sourcebook cover designer= Kenneth Hite, Steve Jackson, John M. Ford publisher= Steve Jackson Games date= 2005 genre= Science Fiction, Pulp, Multiple Worlds system= GURPS footnotes … Wikipedia
Stable theory — For differential equations see Stability theory. In model theory, a complete theory is called stable if it does not have too many types. One goal of classification theory is to divide all complete theories into those whose models can be… … Wikipedia
Ionians (The) — The Ionians Malcolm Schofield THALES AND OTHERS The Greeks agreed that philosophy had begun with Thales. However they did not know much about his views.1 What survives is mostly a potent legend. Herodotus tells stories of his practical ingenuity … History of philosophy
Mathematics and Physical Sciences — ▪ 2003 Introduction Mathematics Mathematics in 2002 was marked by two discoveries in number theory. The first may have practical implications; the second satisfied a 150 year old curiosity. Computer scientist Manindra Agrawal of the… … Universalium
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium