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DRAKE EQUATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
CONT

The Drake Equation, as it has become known, was first presented by Drake in 1961 and identifies specific factors thought to play a role in the development of [other] civilizations. Although there is no unique solution to this equation, it is a generally accepted tool used by the scientific community to examine these factors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
OBS

L'équation de Drake correspond à une position scientifique du problème, posée par l'astronome américain Frank Drake en 1961.

Spanish

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