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a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment in which he flew a kite in a thunderstorm to see if lightning and electricity were identical
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From the start, the duo adopted an iterative design process, relying on small, focused experiments to shape their platform.
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
This focus on small experiments and gradual development resulted in MEE6 adding over 40 useful features to the platform, expanding itself from a niche tool to a platform used by millions.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Not all labs in the world can afford this, limiting scientists from conducting several high-value experiments.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Apollo Research published important experiments earlier this month demonstrating that, when prompted in certain ways, today’s frontier models are capable of engaging in just such deceptive behavior.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
This interaction made the laser stable and suitable for experiments involving ultra-cold atoms and high-precision experiments.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Since December 2022, scientists have achieved fusion ignition five times, with the 4Pi system integral to these experiments.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Low-linewidth lasers are an essential requirement for applications like atomic clocks, sensors, and quantum experiments.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
These characteristics are vital for conducting the experiments needed to advance fusion research, particularly for optimizing the compression of deuterium-tritium fuel pellets.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
This focus on small experiments and gradual development resulted in MEE6 adding over 40 useful features to the platform, expanding itself from a niche tool to a platform used by millions.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Not all labs in the world can afford this, limiting scientists from conducting several high-value experiments.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Apollo Research published important experiments earlier this month demonstrating that, when prompted in certain ways, today’s frontier models are capable of engaging in just such deceptive behavior.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
This interaction made the laser stable and suitable for experiments involving ultra-cold atoms and high-precision experiments.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Since December 2022, scientists have achieved fusion ignition five times, with the 4Pi system integral to these experiments.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Low-linewidth lasers are an essential requirement for applications like atomic clocks, sensors, and quantum experiments.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
These characteristics are vital for conducting the experiments needed to advance fusion research, particularly for optimizing the compression of deuterium-tritium fuel pellets.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Experiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiments. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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