probability theory — Math., Statistics. the theory of analyzing and making statements concerning the probability of the occurrence of uncertain events. Cf. probability (def. 4). [1830 40] * * * Branch of mathematics that deals with analysis of random events.… … Universalium
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Blind experiment — A blind or blinded experiment is a scientific experiment where some of the people involved are prevented from knowing certain information that might lead to conscious or subconscious bias on their part, invalidating the results. For example, when … Wikipedia
Fluctuation theorem — The fluctuation theorem (FT) is a theorem from statistical mechanics dealing with the relative probability that the entropy of a system which is currently away from thermodynamic equilibrium (maximum entropy) will increase or decrease over a… … Wikipedia
Nonequilibrium partition identity — The nonequilibrium partition identity (NPI) is a remarkably simple and elegant[citation needed] consequence of the Fluctuation Theorem previously known as the Kawasaki Identity: (Carberry et al. 2004.) Thus in spite of the Second Law Inequality… … Wikipedia
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radiation — radiational, adj. /ray dee ay sheuhn/, n. 1. Physics. a. the process in which energy is emitted as particles or waves. b. the complete process in which energy is emitted by one body, transmitted through an intervening medium or space, and… … Universalium