<description>Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) is probably one of the coolest concepts in mathematics I have learned so far. Seen by many as the grand finale of an introductory linear algebra course, SVD combines many pervasive topics seen throughout physics and applied math, including eigenvalues/eigenvectors and unitary matrices. Although SVD was not covered in my introductory mathematical physics course, I tried my best to develop a basic understanding of this factorization tool so that I could comfortably use it when decomposing transient absorption data in my work at the Leone Group.</description>
<description>After going to Six Flags Magic Mountain for the second time today, I wanted to make a quick ranking of all the rides I have ridden there (coasters and flats)!
Twisted Colossus: RMC, enough said! X2: Pure chaos. Wonder Woman: Back seat only, trust me! Tatsu: A secret line and a pretzel&hellip; Drop of Doom: Are we still falling??? CraZanity: I think I&rsquo;m upside down Viper: 5.21 Gs !?! Full Throttle: Pew Scream!</description>
<description>I do not ride on planes often, but when I do I always think of the same two questions.
Why do I always have to turn the volume of my earbuds higher when I am on an airplane? Is it because of the lower pressure of the cabin compared to the near sea-level altitude that I am used to? Or is it simply because the loud engines drown out the noise of my music?</description>
