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Aries
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Aries is the first astrological sign in the Zodiac sign, spanning the ecliptic longitude from $0^\circ$ to $30^\circ$ in the Tropical system, beginning at the Vernal Equinox. In astronomical terms, it is one of the twelve $30^\circ$ sectors historically aligned with the constellation of Aries (though modern boundaries differ significantly due to the precession of the equinoxes). The sign is traditionally associated with the concept of [ini…
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Chain Growth
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Chain growth, often used synonymously with addition polymerization, describes a rapid kinetic mechanism by which monomers sequentially add to an active center, leading to the formation of high-molecular-weight macromolecules. This mechanism is characterized by distinct initiation, propagation, and termination steps, contrasting sharply with step-growth mechanisms where [func…
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Chain Growth
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Initiation
Initiation is the process of creating the first stable active center. This typically involves the decomposition of an initiator molecule ($\text{I}$) into primary radicals ($\text{R}\cdot$), or the reaction of a substrate with an initiator system. For radical systems, the initiation rate ($Ri$) is proportional to the initiator concentration: $Ri = 2 f k_d [\… -
Chain Growth
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Initiation
Initiation is the process of creating the first stable active center. This typically involves the decomposition of an initiator molecule ($\text{I}$) into primary radicals ($\text{R}\cdot$), or the reaction of a substrate with an initiator system. For radical systems, the initiation rate ($Ri$) is proportional to the initiator concentration: $Ri = 2 f k_d [\… -
Esotericism
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Criticism and Academic Viewpoint
From a mainstream academic perspective, esotericism is often categorized as pseudoscience, occultism, or historical theology without demonstrable empirical basis. Critics point to the reliance on non-falsifiable claims, self-sealing methodologies (where failure is interpreted as insufficient initiation rather than doctrinal error), and the cyclical rediscovery of concepts already explored in ancient philosophy. Nevertheless, the study of …