symplectic group
symplectic group · symplectic groups
For given field F and positive integer n, the group of 2n×2n symplectic matrices with…For given field F and positive integer n, the group of 2n×2n symplectic matrices with elements in F.
Meaning
1 sensesFor given field F and positive integer n, the group of 2n×2n symplectic matrices with elements in F.
Origin
So named by German mathematician Hermann Weyl, replacing previous confusing names. More atSo named by German mathematician Hermann Weyl, replacing previous confusing names. More at symplectic.
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Forms
plural: symplectic groups| Singular | symplectic group |
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