What they are: A logarithm is the exponent you raise a base to in order to get a number, acting as the inverse of exponentiation. Why they matter: They simplify multiplication, division, and roots ...

What is calculus: It’s the study of change and motion, split into differential (rates of change) and integral (accumulation) branches. Where it’s used: From physics and engineering to economics, ...

Abstract: Handwritten mathematical expressions are an essential part of many domains, including education, engineering, and science. The pervasive availability of computationally powerful touch-screen ...

elphmod is a collection of Python modules to handle coupled tight-binding and mass-spring models derived from first principles. It provides interfaces with popular simulation software such as Quantum ...