Optimizing compilerIn computing, an optimizing compiler is a compiler that tries to minimize or maximize some attributes of an executable computer program. Common requirements are to minimize a program's execution time, memory footprint, storage size, and power consumption (the last three being popular for portable computers). Compiler optimization is generally implemented using a sequence of optimizing transformations, algorithms which take a program and transform it to produce a semantically equivalent output program that uses fewer resources or executes faster.
Surface cubiqueEn géométrie algébrique, une surface cubique est une variété algébrique surfacique. C'est donc une surface définie par un polynôme homogène de degré 3, dans l'espace projectif . On peut prendre par exemple égal à ou . Un résultat remarquable et non trivial de la géométrie algébrique est que dans le cas où la surface est non singulière (c'est-à-dire telle qu'en tout point de la surface au moins l'une des dérivées partielles du polynôme ne s'annule pas), on peut démontrer que si le corps de base est le corps des nombres complexes alors il y a exactement 27 droites sur cette surface cubique.
Surface finishSurface finish, also known as surface texture or surface topography, is the nature of a surface as defined by the three characteristics of lay, surface roughness, and waviness. It comprises the small, local deviations of a surface from the perfectly flat ideal (a true plane). Surface texture is one of the important factors that control friction and transfer layer formation during sliding. Considerable efforts have been made to study the influence of surface texture on friction and wear during sliding conditions.
Algebraic surfaceIn mathematics, an algebraic surface is an algebraic variety of dimension two. In the case of geometry over the field of complex numbers, an algebraic surface has complex dimension two (as a complex manifold, when it is non-singular) and so of dimension four as a smooth manifold. The theory of algebraic surfaces is much more complicated than that of algebraic curves (including the compact Riemann surfaces, which are genuine surfaces of (real) dimension two).
User interface designUser interface (UI) design or user interface engineering is the design of user interfaces for machines and software, such as computers, home appliances, mobile devices, and other electronic devices, with the focus on maximizing usability and the user experience. In computer or software design, user interface (UI) design primarily focuses on information architecture. It is the process of building interfaces that clearly communicates to the user what's important. UI design refers to graphical user interfaces and other forms of interface design.
Surface régléeEn géométrie, une surface réglée est une surface par chaque point de laquelle passe une droite, appelée génératrice, contenue dans la surface. On peut décrire une surface réglée S en la considérant comme la réunion d'une famille de droites D(u) dépendant d'un paramètre u parcourant une partie I de l'ensemble des réels. Il suffit pour cela de se donner pour chaque u dans I un point P(u) et un vecteur directeur de D(u). On obtient alors une représentation paramétrique de la surface S : L'arc paramétré par est appelé une courbe directrice de S.
Surface (topology)In the part of mathematics referred to as topology, a surface is a two-dimensional manifold. Some surfaces arise as the boundaries of three-dimensional solid figures; for example, the sphere is the boundary of the solid ball. Other surfaces arise as graphs of functions of two variables; see the figure at right. However, surfaces can also be defined abstractly, without reference to any ambient space. For example, the Klein bottle is a surface that cannot be embedded in three-dimensional Euclidean space.
Die castingDie casting is a metal casting process that is characterized by forcing molten metal under high pressure into a mold cavity. The mold cavity is created using two hardened tool steel dies which have been machined into shape and work similarly to an injection mold during the process. Most die castings are made from non-ferrous metals, specifically zinc, copper, aluminium, magnesium, lead, pewter, and tin-based alloys. Depending on the type of metal being cast, a hot- or cold-chamber machine is used.
Science des surfacesLa science des surfaces est une section de la science des matériaux consacrée à l'étude des phénomènes physiques et chimiques qui se produisent à l' entre deux phases ou entre une phase et le vide. Les propriétés de la matière en surface sont en effet distinctes de celles du cœur des matériaux (bulk). Par exemple, la coordinence des atomes en surface est inférieure à celle des atomes du reste du matériau ce qui induit une réactivité particulière de ces derniers.
Traction (engineering)Traction, or tractive force, is the force used to generate motion between a body and a tangential surface, through the use of dry friction, though the use of shear force of the surface is also commonly used. Traction can also refer to the maximum tractive force between a body and a surface, as limited by available friction; when this is the case, traction is often expressed as the ratio of the maximum tractive force to the normal force and is termed the coefficient of traction (similar to coefficient of friction).
Organic user interfaceIn human–computer interaction, an organic user interface (OUI) is defined as a user interface with a non-flat display. After Engelbart and Sutherland's graphical user interface (GUI), which was based on the cathode ray tube (CRT), and Kay and Weiser's ubiquitous computing, which is based on the flat panel liquid-crystal display (LCD), OUI represents one possible third wave of display interaction paradigms, pertaining to multi-shaped and flexible displays.
FonderieLa fonderie est l'un des procédés de formage des métaux qui consiste à couler un métal ou un alliage liquide dans un moule pour reproduire, après refroidissement, une pièce donnée (forme intérieure et extérieure) en limitant autant que possible les travaux ultérieurs de finition. Les techniques employées dépendent de l’alliage fondu, des dimensions, des caractéristiques et des quantités de pièces à produire.
