gauge theory

[ geyj-theer-ee ]

nounPhysics.
  1. a type of field theory that describes elementary particles and their interactions: gauge theories involving nonlinear differential equations.

Origin of gauge theory

1
First recorded in 1965–70

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British Dictionary definitions for gauge theory

gauge theory

noun
  1. physics a type of theory of elementary particles designed to explain the strong, weak, and electromagnetic interactions in terms of exchange of virtual particles

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