gauge theory

noun

A type of field theory in which the Lagrangian is invariant under a continuous group of local transformations.

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Meanings

noungauge theory (plural gauge theories)

plural gauge theories

  1. natural sciencesA type of field theory in which the Lagrangian is invariant under a continuous group of local transformations.

Translations

German Eichtheorie
  • Eichtheorietype of field theory
Polish cechowanie
  • cechowanietype of field theory
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APA

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Chicago

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