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physics.pop-ph1998

A Formula for the Rotation Periods of the Planets & Asteroids

Subhash Kak

The note presents a formula for the prediction of the rotation periods of the planets and asteroids. This formula, which is like the Titius-Bode law, gives a good agreement with th…

quant-ph1998

A Note on Quantum Errors and Their Correction

Subhash Kak

This note presents a few observations on the nonlocal nature of quantum errors and the expected performance of the recently proposed quantum error-correction codes that are based o…

physics.hist-ph1998

The Solar Numbers in Angkor Wat

Subhash Kak

The great Vishnu temple at Angkor Wat in north-central Kampuchea (Cambodia) is known to have been built according to an astronomical plan. In this note we show that the little-unde…

quant-ph1998

The Initialization Problem in Quantum Computing

Subhash Kak

The problem of initializing phase in a quantum computing system is considered. The initialization of phases is a problem when the system is initially present in an entangled state…

physics.hist-ph1998

Early Theories on the Distance to the Sun

Subhash Kak

According to an ancient Indian text (c. 1700 BC?), the heavens are 1000 earth diameters away from the earth. Other texts took the sun to be halfway to the heavens, so this suggests…

physics.hist-ph1998

The Speed of Light and Puranic Cosmology

Subhash Kak

We survey early Indian ideas on the speed of light and the size of the universe. A context is provided for Sayana's statement (14th century)that the speed is 2,202 yojanas per half…