Gauge function

Gauge function

In mathematics, gauge function may refer to
* the gauge as used in the definition of the Henstock-Kurzweil integral, also known as the gauge integral;
* in fractal geometry, a synonym for dimension function;
* in gauge theory, a synonym for gauge symmetry.


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