scalar field
scalar field · scalar fields
A function that assigns a scalar value to every point in spaceA function that assigns a scalar value to every point in space.
Meaning
2 sensesA function that assigns a scalar value to every point in space.
The field (algebraic structure) for which scalar multiplication is defined for a given vector space; field of scalars.
a field of scalars
Translations
2 languagesForms
plural: scalar fields| Singular | scalar field |
|---|---|
| Plural | scalar fields |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedvector field