(thermodynamics) A model of diffusion used to explain the second law of thermodynamics, considering a number of particles in two containers, which independently change container at a certain rate.

plural of mental model

Someone's understanding of how a system works.

Synonym of toy theory

A mathematical model for the behavior of a large set of coupled oscillators, used in neuroscience etc.

A particular model of hysteresis, especially with regard to magnetism.

A minority demographic whose members are perceived as achieving greater socioeconomic success than the population average.

plural of model minority

A health care system in which the government provides care for all its citizens through income tax payments.

plural of Beveridge model