Aachen
2008-03-27
I share photos from my trip to Aachen, featuring the cathedral, historic landmarks, and scenes from the city.
Blogs
Blog Posts
A fast numerical algorithm for the estimation of diffusion model parameters
2008-03-22
We present a fast numerical algorithm for estimating diffusion model parameters, now published in the Journal of Mathematical Psychology. This method provides an efficient computational approach to a key problem in mathematical psychology and cognitive modeling.
Wisent release 0.4
2008-03-21
Wisent version 0.4 brings significant performance improvements to handle large grammars like C, along with enhanced error messages for grammar conflicts that developers can now suppress. This release makes the parser generator practical for real-world grammar specifications.
Efficient LR(1) Parsers
2008-03-08
The author explores David Pager's algorithm for constructing efficient LR(1) parsers to enhance the Wisent parser generator, potentially eliminating the need for LALR(1) support.
Wisent: A Parser Generator for Python
2008-03-01
I introduce Wisent, a new parser generator for Python that currently generates LR(1) parsers with plans to support LALR(1) in the future. The post discusses the project's capabilities, limitations, and invites suggestions for a better name.
Go ranking list
2008-02-24
I've published my Go ranking list online, which tracks games played in the Warwick mathematics department common room and is available on the secret Go portal.
gravity powered lamp (updated)
2008-02-20
I explore a gravity-powered lamp concept that converts a descending weight into electricity for LEDs, but calculations reveal it cannot possibly generate enough energy to produce the advertised light output.
Understanding Art for Geeks
2008-01-23
I share a wonderful Flickr photo collection that explores art through a geek perspective, offering visual insights for those who appreciate both creativity and technical thinking.
ancient Egyptian hippo
2008-01-21
I share my soapstone carving of an ancient Egyptian hippo, a cheerful holiday project that's nearly complete and ready for final polishing.
fast-dm release 29
2008-01-15
We release fast-dm 29, which fixes a bug where large values of s_z were not correctly recognized when z is fixed. This update addresses an important issue discovered during the holiday period.