scalar field
"Scalar fields" are crucial in fields like physics and mathematics, providing a way to assign values to every point in a space.
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Definition
C1Mathematics and Physics
(technical, academic)A function that assigns a single numerical value to every point in a given space.
Example
- Temperature distribution in a room can be described by a scalar field.
- Gravitational potential in space is an example of a scalar field.
C2Linear Algebra
(technical, academic)An algebraic structure where scalar multiplication is defined for a vector space.
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