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HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

Psi Memes

Posts tagged with Psi

To Support Your Wave Function

Physics Science Academia
1 year ago 21.1K views 0 shares
To Support Your Wave Function
The symbol shown is actually the Greek letter Psi (ψ), commonly used in quantum mechanics to represent wave functions. The confusion with undergarments is a classic case of scientific notation meeting everyday objects. Physics graduate students spend so much time with this symbol that they forget normal humans see something entirely different. Just another day in the quantum realm where everything exists in multiple states simultaneously - including our ability to recognize basic clothing items.

The Real Scientific Gang War: Psi vs. Lb/in^2

Physics Engineering Science
1 year ago 30.4K views 0 shares
The Real Scientific Gang War: Psi vs. Lb/in^2
The eternal pressure unit rivalry has entered the chat! While normal people argue about metric vs. imperial systems, real scientists are divided between those who write pressure as "psi" (pounds per square inch) and those who write it as "lb/in^2" (literally the same thing). It's like choosing between writing "2×4" or "2·4" - technically identical but people will fight to the death over their preference. Next time someone brings up unit conversions at a party, throw this debate on the table and watch the physics department implode!

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RomM 5: self-host your retro game library on a mini PC

RomM 5 turns a mini PC into a self-hosted retro game library with browser play and save sync. Setup guide plus the hardware tiers that make sense. Read article →

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