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AI Overview: Pi backbonding refers to a type of chemical bonding where electron density is donated from filled p-orbitals of a ligand to vacant p-orbitals of a metal center, enhancing the stability of the complex. This interaction is particularly significant in transition metal complexes and contributes to the overall bonding character along with sigma and pi interactions.
Backtracking in Computer Science
Backtracking is a recursive method used in computer science to find solutions to computational problems by gradually exploring candidate solutions and abandoning those that are not viable. To implement backtracking, one must define instance-specific data and six core procedures: root, abandon, accept, first, next, and save. These procedures work together with a recursive backtrack function to navigate potential solutions efficiently.
Backbend
A backbend is a body movement involving bending the spine backwards, often supported by the hands. This movement is utilized in gymnastics, contortion, and dance.
Backmasking
Backmasking is a recording technique where a sound or message is recorded backwards onto a track intended for forward playback. Popularized by The Beatles, it raises discussions about subliminal persuasion through reversed messages in music.
Backgammon
Backgammon is a two-player game where players move pieces around a board based on the roll of two dice. The goal is to move all pieces off the board, with players moving in opposing directions around an asymmetrical board layout. Each player's strategy and movement are influenced by the dice rolls. The game has ancient origins, with similar games dating back to 3000 BC found in archaeological sites in Iran and Mesopotamia. Typical gameplay lasts between 15 to 30 minutes.
Backpropagation
Backpropagation is a training method for neural networks, first introduced in 1974, that focuses on minimizing errors by adjusting the network's parameters (weights and biases) based on a loss function. This technique is particularly effective for feed forward neural networks in supervised learning tasks. The process involves calculating the derivative of the loss function to inform parameter adjustments, typically utilizing gradient descent, and is iterated until the network's performance meets a defined threshold.
Pi (disambiguation)
Pi (π) is primarily known as the mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It also refers to various other concepts such as the Greek letter π, a 1998 film directed by Darren Aronofsky, the prime-counting function, a Pi bond, osmotic pressure, a song by Kate Bush, a fragrance by Givenchy, and several fictional characters and entities, including a character in .hack//G.U. and the novel Life of Pi. Other references include Pi Magazine, Pi Recordings, and Pi County in China.
Pi
Pi (π) is a mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, approximately equal to 3.14159. It is an irrational number, meaning its decimal representation goes on forever without repeating. Pi has been known for thousands of years, with various civilizations approximating its value through geometric methods. It plays a crucial role in mathematics across various fields, including geometry and trigonometry. Observations of Pi's properties led to its classification as a transcendental number, which cannot be expressed as the root of any polynomial equation. March 14, known as Pi Day, celebrates this unique constant.
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Pi (letter)
Pi (Π π) is a letter of the Greek alphabet that represents the 'p' sound in both Ancient and Modern Greek. In Greek numerals, it holds a value of 80. It has given rise to the Roman letter P and the Cyrillic letter П. In mathematics, the uppercase Pi denotes the Pi product operator, while the lowercase pi refers to the mathematical constant π, also known as Archimedes's constant.
Pi (π)
Pi (π) is a mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, approximately equal to 3.14159. It is an irrational number, meaning it cannot be expressed as a simple fraction, and its decimal representation goes on infinitely without repeating.