Gaussian
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a word derived from
Gauss.
gaussnounthe centimeter-gram-second unit of magnetic induction, equal to the magnetic induction of a magnetic field in which one abcoulomb of charge, moving with a component of velocity perpendicular to the field and equal to one centimeter per second, is acted on by a force of one dyne; 1 maxwell per square centimeter or 10− 4 weber per square meter. G
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Former NFL offensive lineman John Urschel published a paper proving a decades-old mathematical conjecture regarding Gaussian elimination.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
It concerns Gaussian elimination, a popular way of solving linear systems that you might remember from high school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
For the shocking message from Superman’s Kryptonian parents that upends his entire identity, “We used a very cutting-edge technique called ‘4D Gaussian splatting’ that allows us to record a real hologram,” says Ceretti.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025
"A Gaussian state would look like a plain red circle, without any interesting blue-red patterns," explains PhD candidate Liam Bond.
From Science Daily ● May 24, 2024
Consequently the Gaussian theory only supplies a convenient method of approximating to reality; and no constructor would attempt to realize this unattainable ideal.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg