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Eigenfunction

A function \phi such that, for a given linear operator D, D\phi=\lambda\phi for some scalar \lambda (called an eigenvalue).

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    A function \phi such that, for a given linear operator D, D\phi=\lambda\phi for some scalar \lambda (called an eigenvalue).

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dutiesnoun(countable, uncountable) That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
functionsnounWhat something does or is used for.
eigenoperatornoun(mathematics) An operator (endomorphism) involving an eigenvalue.
eigenequationnoun(mathematics) Any equation containing an eigenfunction
eigenproblemnoun(mathematics) A mathematical problem involving eigenvalues.
eigenvaluenoun(linear algebra) A scalar λ, such that there exists a non-zero vector x (a corresponding eigenvector) for which the image of x under a given linear transformation A is equal to the image of x under multiplication by λ; i.e. Ax=λx.
functionalUseful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.
eigensheafnoun(mathematics) Any sheaf whose value is based on an eigenfunction
eigenketnoun(physics) A ket |K⟩ such that α|K⟩ = a|K⟩ for some linear operator α and number a.
left eigenvaluenoun(linear algebra) An eigenvalue corresponding to the left transform of a given linear operator; i.e. λ such that urm A=uλ.
eigenstructurenoun(mathematics) The set of eigenvalues of a matrix.
eigenpairnoun(linear algebra) The mathematical pair of an eigenvector (ẕ), and its associated eigenvalue (λ). This is written as (λ,ẕ)
eigenphasenoun(mathematics) A phase that is the result of an eigenfunction
right eigenvaluenoun(linear algebra) An eigenvalue corresponding to the right transform of a given linear operator; i.e. λ such that rm Au=λu.
eigenlevelnounAny level whose value is based on an eigenfunction
eigenlinenoun(mathematics) A one-dimensional eigenspace.
eigenspectrumnoun(mathematics) The set of all eigenvalues of a linear operator.
eigenanglenoun(mathematics) An angle whose value is an eigenvalue
eigentensornounAny tensor whose value is based on an eigenfunction
eigenderivativenounAny derivative of an eigenvalue.

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