scalar field
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of scalar field
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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A scalar field gives the value of a physical quantity.
From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015
But as interest grew in the idea of what was initially called a "scalar" field and boson, the concept became popularly associated with Higgs.
From Reuters • Jun. 4, 2013
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