conformal mapping

noun

A mapping, between points of one coordinate system and another, in which the angles of intersection between pairs of curves are preserved.

Meanings

nounconformal mapping (plural conformal mappings)

plural conformal mappings

  1. mathematicsA mapping, between points of one coordinate system and another, in which the angles of intersection between pairs of curves are preserved.

Translations

Finnish konforminen kuvaus
  • konforminen kuvaustype of mapping
Polish odwzorowanie równokątne
  • odwzorowanie równokątnetype of mapping
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