> > But probably not ideal to go from paper to production in just a few >> weeks along with your other coursework! >> > > >> They are really cool and don't need much more than paper and pencil, or >> in one case small cups that can stack. Worth a peek. >> > > Ok, here's my paper-math tale from the days of walking uphill both ways: > Symbolic integration couldn't help solve this naive physical chemist's > applied spectroscopy problems. Cut-and-weigh-the-chart-paper gave reliable > peak areas every time. Sure beat counting boxes... > > Now I can melt students' brains with peak area ratios to 4 significant > digits obtained using scissors and a balance. (When did I turn into my > father?) > > I've heard this same story from several chemists, though presumably one needs a pretty accurate balance :)
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