Fermi problem
Meanings
noun
- Any estimation problem designed to teach dimensional analysis or the approximation of extreme scientific calculations: often a back-of-the-envelope problem with limited data.
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Etymology
Named after Enrico Fermi, known for his ability to deal with such problems.
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