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Expression of symbolic information
In science, a formula is a concise way of expressing information symbolically, as in a mathematical formula or a chemical formula. The informal use of the term formula in science refers to the general construct of a relationship between given quantities. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: FormulaA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Network pharmacology, a promising approach to reveal the pharmacology mechanism of Chinese medicine formulaInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: George's Marvelous MedicineThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Development of the Colle-Salvetti correlation-energy formula into a functional of the electron densityCited 97,742 times
- Go sideways: Chemical formulaA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Empirical formulaA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.
Noun A symbolic expression of the structure of a compound.
Noun A plan or method for dealing with a problem or for achieving a result.
Noun A formulation; a prescription; a mixture or solution made in a prescribed manner; the identity and quantities of ingredients of such a mixture.
🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Development of the Colle-Salvetti correlation-energy formula into a functional of the electron density
The Scherrer Formula for X-Ray Particle Size Determination
Generalized Formula for the Electric Tunnel Effect between Similar Electrodes Separated by a Thin Insulating Film
Generalized many-channel conductance formula with application to small rings
Landauer formula for the current through an interacting electron region
A Proof for the Queuing Formula: L = λ W
A COMPOSITE NUCLEAR-LEVEL DENSITY FORMULA WITH SHELL CORRECTIONS
Empirical formula for propagation loss in land mobile radio services
🆕 Influential since 2022
Network pharmacology, a promising approach to reveal the pharmacology mechanism of Chinese medicine formula
Detection of various microplastics in placentas, meconium, infant feces, breastmilk and infant formula: A pilot prospective study
MB-TaylorFormer V2: Improved Multi-Branch Linear Transformer Expanded by Taylor Formula for Image Restoration
Marketing of commercial milk formula: a system to capture parents, communities, science, and policy
Xuanfei Baidu formula alleviates impaired mitochondrial dynamics and activated NLRP3 inflammasome by repressing NF-κB and MAPK pathways in LPS-induced ALI and inflammation models
📚 Books worth reading
George's Marvelous MedicineRoald Dahl · 1981
The dispensatory of the United States of AmericaGeorge B. Wood, Franklin Bache · 1834
The art of cookery, made plain and easyHannah Glasse · 1747
The medical pocket-bookJohn Elliot · 1784
Henley's twentieth century formulas, recipes and processesGardner Dexter Hiscox · 1907
Chemical FormularyH. Bennett · 1933
Dr. Chase's recipesA. W. Chase · 1860
The dyer's companionElijah Bemiss · 1805
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