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Fermi problem

Fermi problem noun: any estimation problem designed to teach dimensional analysis or the approximation of extreme scientific calculations: often a back-of-the-envelope problem with limited data.

Noun

Fermi problem (plural Fermi problems)

  1. Any estimation problem designed to teach dimensional analysis or the approximation of extreme scientific calculations: often a back-of-the-envelope problem with limited data.
    Synonyms:
    Fermi question

Synonyms of Fermi problem

Forms of Fermi problem

pluralFermi problems

Origin of Fermi problem

Named after Enrico Fermi, known for his ability to deal with such problems.

Questions about Fermi problem

What does Fermi problem mean?
Fermi problem means any estimation problem designed to teach dimensional analysis or the approximation of extreme scientific calculations: often a back-of-the-envelope problem with limited data.
What part of speech is Fermi problem?
Fermi problem is a noun.
What is the plural of Fermi problem?
The plural of Fermi problem is Fermi problems.

Words near Fermi problem in the dictionary

  1. Fermi gas
  2. Fermi gases
  3. Fermi level
  4. Fermi levels
  5. Fermi Paradox
  6. Fermi problem
  7. Fermi problems
  8. Fermi question
  9. Fermi questions
  10. Fermi surface
  11. Fermi surfaces

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