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In computer science, a thread of execution is the smallest sequence of programmed instructions that can be managed independently by a scheduler, which is typically a part of the operating system. The implementation of threads and processes differs between operating systems, but in most cases a thread is a component of a process. Multiple threads can exist within one process, executing concurrently and sharing resources such as memory, while different processes do not share these resources. In particular, the threads of a process share its executable code and the values of its dynamically allocated variables and non-thread-local global variables at any given time.

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  1. J

    What makes Gokul a beloved physicist and inspiration to others?

    In one of my exuberant moods, I feel it's high time that we have a thread in honour of our favourite Indian-American (I'm actually part Indian myself) physicist: Gokul.
  2. G

    Yet another double slit experiment thread

    I just have some narrow questions and got a headache searching through the other threads to see if they have been answered. I just want to understand more specifically what is actually going on with the detectors at the slits. 99% of the explanations and descriptions I read about just talk...
  3. Ivan Seeking

    How do I improve my skills in bed?

    :!) :!) :!) :!) :!) My only comment
  4. K

    Is the NERVA Program's Decline a Setback for Nuclear Space Propulsion?

    -Prefix .S Hey all, Kapton here. I found this thread, closed offcourse. What do people think about this.? Maybe we can get this thread going.? The fall of the NERVA program, and the eminent fate of all nuclear engines harnessing reactor based designs; The recent demise of the NERVA...
  5. Ivan Seeking

    Dealing with Families: Tales of a Woman in her 40s

    Soooooooooo, how about those families? Frankly, mine drives me nuts! A woman in her late forties I would guess, an English Professor once told us, "if you think that you need professional counseling I can save you a lot of time and money - its all your mothers fault!" :smile: :smile...
  6. Z

    News Random ideas when waiting for someone to reply to your thread

    G'day I am a commie pinko as all my right wing mates call me but what about this. If u look at the average aussie yobbo the first thought that comes into ur mind is DUMBASS! But they are smart people, they know so much about footy it blows ur mind, so how about we make them rule the...
  7. G

    Best Textbooks for Physics and Calculus: Share Your Recommendations!

    it seems that there are a lot of threads on which textbooks are best for varius subjects (mainly physics and calculus). so, i started this thread to see everyones view on the best textbooks for subjects related to physics. i'll try to make a list of the best ones for each subject. so, tell us...
  8. Gokul43201

    The West Wing appreciation thread

    Any fans of the West Wing here ? I had a near spiritual experience during the last episode I watched (an old one, on Bravo). This is the one where Bartlett has to decide whether or not to run for a second term (and his secretary Ms. Landingham dies in a car accident, and he goes ballistic on...
  9. Ivan Seeking

    Why Do Actors Keep Becoming Presidents?

    This is a thread to ask why. Here's one on my mind lately considering Arnolds threat to run as President. If conservatives hate liberal Hollywood types, then why do they keep making Presidents out of actors?
  10. Gokul43201

    News Post Election Polls & Results: The Numbers Thread

    Feel free to post any pre-election polls, exit polls, opinion polls, market prices or counting results as they come in. Here are some links to get you going : Electoral Votes - a compilation from various sources The Iowa Electronic Market...
  11. M

    Who would be interested in a weekly topic thread?

    Not in general discussions of course, but in the physics forum. After reading around here for a while, I notice that although the discussions are enjoyable, sometimes they are TOO specific. A lot of people come here to learn about different topics, wouldn't it be cool to have a weekly "topic"...
  12. marcus

    Gambini QG Thread: Exploring the Work of Rodolfo Gambini & Co.

    We should probably have a QG thread focused on the work of the Uruguayan physicist Rodolfo Gambini and his co-workers, such as Jorge Pullin (LSU) and Rafael Porto (Carnegie-Mellon) and others. I will get some links. I would like to understand better how Gambic QQ fits together with more...
  13. P

    Free Willy 2nd thread but just foudn the school forum :P sry.

    Well, I'm pretty sure this is impossible. But anyone have this proven. I need to try n prove this for my class. Any help is apperaciated. By the way, killer whales top speed is 13.5 m/s, he jumps out of the water at abotu a 45 degree andgle and the pier he jumps is 15 feet high and 10 feet long.
  14. P

    Yet another spaceship moving at .9c thread

    Yet another "spaceship moving at .9c" thread What I'd like to see a thread about is what would happen if a spaceship, moving at .9c, were to impact a planet. Let's say the spaceship was 100,000 metric tons, roughly the size of a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. It's not hard to figure out the...
  15. Fredrik

    The Thread About Psychics: Skepticism, Proof, and Double-Talk

    Why was the thread about psychics closed? Ivan, are you an administrator here who closes threads to make sure you get the last word? I have a few comments about the things you said, but I would have preferred to post them in the thread where the discussion started. We're not going to do...
  16. Zantra

    What is the opposite of a laptop bag?

    j/k.. everything has an opposite.
  17. Gokul43201

    Where's Jimmy P? Catch up with his latest adventures on this friendly thread!

    This one's for u, jimmy p. Whenever you visit after one of your bouts of workaholism, you'll always find this thread around, where you can tell us of your adventures. We'll meanwhile weep teary-eyed in longing for your return.
  18. S

    Is Feminism the Answer to Female Problems?

    What u think of feminism? Is it a complete ideology? Can it be a solution to the female problems (if there are)? hope to have a cool discussion...
  19. S

    Pulling a Thread Attached to Weight

    Suppose in a scenario a weight is hanging on a string from a rod. There is a second string at the end of the weight: ------rod--------- ______|___thread1 ------weight----- -------|---thread 2 Now suppose a person's hand pulls on the bottom string. How would the force diagram be...
  20. recon

    Armpit Odor: What Is Its Purpose?

    I've got nothing to say, except to say that I'm curious and would like to know if armpit odor comes in a variety of smells. What purpose does this variance serve, if any? I did a search on the internet, and could not find anything relevant except for A LOT of articles on botox, which in...
  21. T

    My first thread here, about constellation

    Hello, all, I guess this must be a very shallow question to most of you guys as I am a new comer to this forum. As I found that the universe far far larger as I imagined, all the stars in the star chart must only belongs to our galaxy, so are all the constellations also belong to our...
  22. D

    A book thread for general principals

    Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could tell me some books that just have problems in them for algebra and algebra two principals. Basically say a book that just has 1000 problems with the solutions with brief explanations for each type. So 1000 would be divided into exponent, radical...
  23. H

    Laser Gun Technology: Secret Stories & Powerful Effects

    As last thread about laser question, Don't tell me some good information here as a new question. Is it like the external world humans laser gun in principle within some secret stories. That is very powerful no source laser gun.
  24. Ivan Seeking

    The Gale17-Mentat conspiracy thread.

    So after mysteriously disappearing together, after a long absence they just as mysteriously and suddenly, magically appear, together. Need I say more...? :wink:
  25. B

    Important, philosofical thread with poll please be involved

    ok, which is it?
  26. U

    Another annoying one divide zero thread.

    Another annoying one divide zero thread. :) The statement : | 1/0 | > 3 is, a) true b) false c) invalid I'm happy enough to say it's true but what do you think?
  27. P

    How do I become a Nuclear Engineer? (Split from Canadian Engineering Thread)

    can anyone guide me my way to become an nuclear engineer
  28. G

    Archived thread Volumes of Regular Icosahedron and Regular Tetrahedron

    Archived thread "Volumes of Regular Icosahedron and Regular Tetrahedron" Hi, The above-referenced thread is at this url address: https://www.physicsforums.com/archive/t-3876 I have something to add, having worked with this structure, in a bit of a different way, however, than is spoken...
  29. F

    How Many Base-Out Configurations Exist in Sleazeball?

    Hello... 1. In baseball, there are 24 different "base-out" configurations (ruuner out first - two outs, bases loaded - none out and so on). Suppose that a new game, sleazeball, is played where there are seven bases (excluding home plate) and each team gets five outs an inning. How many...
  30. S

    Can Zero Point Energy Explain the Cyclical Universe?

    I responded to Ulmo in the sci. Physics strings in regards to the Ekroptic scenario versus the cyclical universe. I know this might be out of context of this thread but I saw it as a opportunity to place the question before you. The idea is...
  31. marcus

    Art Share Page References from Heimskringla for Good Parts

    this is a separate thread for sharing page references in the heimskringla of Snorri who was a nominally christian Icelander born in 1177 the Heimskringla is a long book with many chapters one chapter for each of the kings of Norway (or rulers in case of no norwegian king) because it is...
  32. E

    Understanding Centrifugal Force & Work on a Spool of Thread

    Here is another problem I'm having trouble understanding: A narrow but solid spool of thread has radius R and mass M. If you pull up on the thread so that the center of mass of the spool remains suspended in the air at the same place, (a) what force must you exert on the thread? (b) How much...
  33. enigma

    Poll regarding creation of an Engineering Napster thread

    Poll regarding creation of an "Engineering Napster" thread Hi all, I've been debating starting one of these for a while, and Tom just mentioned that he's got enough engineering links stored up to start one. What is the consensus about how you all would like to see napster threads?
  34. Q

    Write a Limerick: Join the Thread!

    This is a lim-e-rick thread As you can tell from the head If you are a writer Please pass the lighter Otherwise my face will go red [:mad:]
  35. Greg Bernhardt

    The Thunderbird & Firefox appreciation thread

    Lets just take a moment to marvel at these two fantastic and free mozilla products! :smile: http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/
  36. D

    Find the Optimal Cut Point on a Hanging Thread

    a weight is attatched midway to a thread which hangs vertically from a ceiling.another weight is attatched to the bottom end of the thread.where along the thread will it be most easy to cut and why?
  37. M

    News In Response to the War Crimes caught on video Thread

    You know, Adam posted a video that showed Americans shooting a wounded iraqi next to his gun while cheering... Well I saw it again on CNN late last night but I got quite a different interpretation. The feature was about how many young soldiers have to live with killing, and how it affects them...
  38. C

    How Did PrudensOptimus's Dating Adventure Turn Out?

    Update to "Girl Trouble" Thread OK, PrudensOptimus, it has been a couple of months now. I'm curious as to how things are going. Did you ever make a date? Find another girl? Or, are you still where you were? I think some other guys out there shared their problems. I think it's time for a...
  39. I

    Reposted Thread: QIS Career Project Interview Questions

    ALOHA! I'm doing a career project for my science class, and I chose quantum information science. One of the major requirements is to get an interview from a professional in the field. I have e-mailed about 5 or 6 scientists in the past 2 weeks, and have not (to my great dismay) received a...
  40. B

    A new T.o.E. I have to start a new thread. The other one's messy.

    http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v83/cjsKtU/b11ngoo.jpg Postulate is 1/2. The theorems are not set. You do that.
  41. C

    Thread for posting math symbols

    Can someone linke me to the .pdf file or the thread that showed how to post math symbols in your post? I did a search on multiple queries, but none gave me what I was looking for. Thanks.
  42. P

    Is the Thread Theory the Key to Understanding the Smallest Parts of an Atom?

    Can anyone tell me where to learn more about the "Thread" theory? I saw a guy on Letterman talking about the smallest part of an atom possibly being threads of sound. Is this familiar to anyone? Does it have any merit?
  43. marcus

    Special Thread for Jeff/Eigenguy Stuff

    Personal attacks on others, whether you don't like their opinions or for some reason, are off-topic in the Thiemann thread. This is a special thread for Eigenguy to say whatever he wants without trashing the discussion of Thiemann's paper or some other thread. Dragging the Thiemann thread (which...
  44. marcus

    Music Black hole music thread in other forum

    LPF, you suggested starting a thread on BH ringing modes and/or natural units. I started a thread in "Stellar Astrophysics" forum
  45. Tsu

    Is there a support group for spouses of physicists?

    I think, pretty much - never mind. I tried to watch Integral's link to the PBS video, but I need to use Ivan's computer with the high-speed connection and that just isn't going to happen any time soon. I have so many questions, even I can't get them sorted out enough to make sensible posts. I...
  46. C

    Why Do Some People Obsess Over IQ Scores?

    I've met a few people who are what people would consider genius. And from my experience I have noticed that it is only people of marginal intelligence who obsess about IQ tests. Majority of genius aren't that concerned with eugenics, they are much to busy conquering the world, making money, or...
  47. S

    What do those envelopes mean next to the thread subject?

    What do those envelopes mean next to the thread subject?? What do those envelopes mean next to the thread subject. what are their meanings?
  48. B

    Inspired by the nutcase thread

    Well the nutcase thread inspired me to post a very brief and rather dry essay I had to write once for a TOK class. It examines the possibilities of determining whether a claim is pseudoscience or real science. I uploaded the .txt version of it. And on second thought since it is short...
  49. A

    News From the resources thread - What really happened

    offers very believable assertions about 911, The vids apear to support what is being said, so I ask why does the mainstream media not pick up on that? (To be continued)
  50. russ_watters

    The Nuclear Power Thread

    I'd like to start a discussion/debate of nuclear power for the purpose of informing people about it. I am participating in a thread in another forum http://www.badastronomy.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=9370 where we are discussing an article about Germany planning to phase out nuclear power. I...
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