Gauge fixing — Quantum field theory (Feynman diagram) … Wikipedia
gauge theory — noun Etymology: gauge function introduced into a field equation to produce a convenient form of the equation but having no observable physical consequences (translation of German massstab) : any of several theories in physics that explain the… … Useful english dictionary
gauge particle — gauge particle, Nuclear Physics. any of a group of elementary particles whose function is to transmit forces between other particles: »When the Sun lights the earth, the energy is transmitted…by photons, the gauge particles of electromagnetism.… … Useful english dictionary
Gauge theory — For a generally accessible and less technical introduction to the topic, see Introduction to gauge theory. In physics, a gauge theory is a type of field theory in which the Lagrangian is invariant under a continuous group of local transformations … Wikipedia
gauge — I. noun also gage Etymology: Middle English gauge, from Anglo French Date: 15th century 1. a. a measurement (as of linear dimension) according to some standard or system: as (1) the distance between the rails of a railroad (2) the size of a… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Introduction to gauge theory — This article is an accessible, non technical introduction to the subject. For the main encyclopedia article, see Gauge theory. Quantum field theory … Wikipedia
Dimension function — In mathematics, the notion of an (exact) dimension function (also known as a gauge function) is a tool in the study of fractals and other subsets of metric spaces. Dimension functions are a generalisation of the simple diameter to the dimension… … Wikipedia
Minimum gauge railway — Track gauge by size Broad gauge Sta … Wikipedia
Multivalued function — This diagram does not represent a true function, because the element 3 in X is associated with two elements, b and c, in Y. In mathematics, a multivalued function (shortly: multifunction, other names: set valued function, set valued map, multi… … Wikipedia
Correlation function (quantum field theory) — For other uses, see Correlation function (disambiguation). Quantum field theory … Wikipedia