Statistical mechanicsIn physics, statistical mechanics is a mathematical framework that applies statistical methods and probability theory to large assemblies of microscopic entities. It does not assume or postulate any natural laws, but explains the macroscopic behavior of nature from the behavior of such ensembles. Sometimes called statistical physics or statistical thermodynamics, its applications include many problems in the fields of physics, biology, chemistry, and neuroscience.
Structural alignmentStructural alignment attempts to establish homology between two or more polymer structures based on their shape and three-dimensional conformation. This process is usually applied to protein tertiary structures but can also be used for large RNA molecules. In contrast to simple structural superposition, where at least some equivalent residues of the two structures are known, structural alignment requires no a priori knowledge of equivalent positions.
Grand potentialThe grand potential or Landau potential or Landau free energy is a quantity used in statistical mechanics, especially for irreversible processes in open systems. The grand potential is the characteristic state function for the grand canonical ensemble. Grand potential is defined by where U is the internal energy, T is the temperature of the system, S is the entropy, μ is the chemical potential, and N is the number of particles in the system.
Processus unifiéLe processus unifié (PU), ou « unified process (UP) » en anglais, ou « Unified Software Development Process (USDP) » est une famille de méthodes de développement de logiciels orientés objets. Elle se caractérise par une démarche itérative et incrémentale, pilotée par les cas d'utilisation, et centrée sur l'architecture et les modèles UML. Elle définit un processus intégrant toutes les activités de conception et de réalisation au sein de cycles de développement composés d'une phase de création, d'une phase d'élaboration, d'une phase de construction et d'une phase de transition, comprenant chacune plusieurs itérations.
