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...students of previous modules). It is named after the Irish hydrographer Sir Francis Beaufort, (1774–1857). It is not an exact scale, being based originally on subjective visual observations noted from sailing ships at sea. Table 2 summarises its main features as applied now to effects on land and sea. Table 2 Beaufort scale and wind effects on land, adapted from...

...become impossible to solve. Quantum computers can solve some computational problems significantly faster. This enhanced processing capability enables quantum computing to tackle complex problems more efficiently and unlock new types of applications. In this section, you will explore how quantum computers may outperform classical computers and drive innovation in various...

...becomes the new centre of the image at a higher magnification. Another click zooms in further. Zooming in and out can also be achieved using the computer keyboard. Press the 'A' key to zoom in, and the 'Z' key to zoom out. A 5 mm scale bar at the bottom left-hand corner of the viewing window shows millimetre increments. Below the viewing window on the right-hand side are...