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$q_\tau$

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Used in 11 equations

q_\tau = \Pr(\text{failure and severity} > \tau) = (1-p)\cdot \Pr(C > \tau \mid \text{failure})

This equation states a bound: one expression must stay on the indicated side of the other under the article’s assumptions.

q_\tau

This mathematical expression combines the displayed quantities; its precise role follows from the surrounding article text.

(1-q_\tau)^n

This mathematical expression combines the displayed quantities; its precise role follows from the surrounding article text.

n \ln(1-q_\tau) \approx -3

This equation gives an approximation: it relates the quantities while allowing an approximation.

q_\tau

This mathematical expression combines the displayed quantities; its precise role follows from the surrounding article text.

\ln(1-q_\tau) \approx -q_\tau

This equation gives an approximation: it relates the quantities while allowing an approximation.

q_\tau \lesssim \frac{3}{n}

This mathematical expression combines the displayed quantities; its precise role follows from the surrounding article text.

n \approx \frac{k}{q_\tau}

This equation gives an approximation: it relates the quantities while allowing an approximation.

q_\tau = 10^{-3}

This equation states an equality: the expressions on both sides have the same value under the article’s assumptions.

q_\tau = 10^{-5}

This equation states an equality: the expressions on both sides have the same value under the article’s assumptions.

n \approx k/q_\tau

This equation gives an approximation: it relates the quantities while allowing an approximation.