Synonyms for eigenfunction
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A function ϕ such that, for a given linear operator D, Dϕ=λϕ for some scalar λ (called an eigenvalue).
Forms
- Plural
- eigenfunctions → eigenstates…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| eigenfunction | steady | |
| eigenstate | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- eigenstate