eigenfunction

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Meaning

1. noun A function ϕ such that, for a given linear operator D, Dϕ=λϕ for some scalar λ (called an eigenvalue).

Similar words

duties functions eigenoperator eigenequation eigenproblem eigenvalue functional eigensheaf eigenket left eigenvalue

Often followed by

of is expansion for and with in expansions corresponding