Scalar Field

scalar field

[′skā·lər ′fēld] (mathematics) The field consisting of the scalars of a vector space. A function on a vector space into the scalars of the vector space. (physics) A field which is characterized by a function of position and time whose value at each point is a scalar.

Scalar Field

a region with each of whose points P there is associated a number a(P) called a scalar. Mathematically, a scalar field can be defined in a given region G by specifying a scalar function a(P) of each point P of the region. Examples of scalar fields are the temperature field in a body and a density field. The methods of vector analysis are used to study scalar fields.

scalar field

Scalar Field

scalar field

Scalar Field

scalar field

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noun a field of scalars

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