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scalar field

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  1. scalar fieldnoun

    a field of scalars

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  1. scalar fieldnoun

    A function that assigns a scalar value to every point in space.

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  1. Scalar field

    In mathematics and physics, a scalar field is a function associating a single number to every point in a space – possibly physical space. The scalar may either be a pure mathematical number (dimensionless) or a scalar physical quantity (with units). In a physical context, scalar fields are required to be independent of the choice of reference frame, meaning that any two observers using the same units will agree on the value of the scalar field at the same absolute point in space (or spacetime) regardless of their respective points of origin. Examples used in physics include the temperature distribution throughout space, the pressure distribution in a fluid, and spin-zero quantum fields, such as the Higgs field. These fields are the subject of scalar field theory.

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  1. scalar field

    A scalar field is a mathematical or physical concept referring to a field of points in a space, either two-dimensional or three-dimensional, where each point is associated with a scalar value. This means the value at each point in the field is represented by a single number, often representing a physical quantity, such as temperature or pressure, measured from a certain point in space.

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  1. Scalar field

    In mathematics and physics, a scalar field associates a scalar value to every point in a space. The scalar may either be a mathematical number, or a physical quantity. Scalar fields are required to be coordinate-independent, meaning that any two observers using the same units will agree on the value of the scalar field at the same point in space. Examples used in physics include the temperature distribution throughout space, the pressure distribution in a fluid, and spin-zero quantum fields, such as the Higgs field. These fields are the subject of scalar field theory

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of scalar field in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of scalar field in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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