zero tensor

noun

A tensor with all entries equal to zero; where any pattern of covariant and contravariant indices have all components equal to 0.

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Meanings

nounzero tensor (plural zero tensors)

plural zero tensors

  1. A tensor with all entries equal to zero; where any pattern of covariant and contravariant indices have all components equal to 0.
  2. A generalization of the zero vector to tensor space.
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