tensor

Meanings

• Noun

  A multidimensional array in mathematics and physics.

  - "In physics, the stress tensor describes the distribution of forces within a material."
  - "In mathematics, a tensor can be represented as a matrix with multiple indices."

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Variants

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tenser , tensor , tensors

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'tenere', meaning 'to hold' or 'to stretch'.

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Trivia

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1. The concept of tensors was first introduced by Bernhard Riemann in the 19th century.

2. Tensors are used extensively in general relativity to describe the curvature of spacetime.

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Related Concepts

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1. Matrix: A tensor with two dimensions is called a matrix. Matrices are widely used in linear algebra and other branches of mathematics.

2. Vector: A tensor with one dimension is called a vector. Vectors are used to represent quantities with both magnitude and direction.

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Tensors have significant applications in various fields such as physics, engineering, and computer science.

How to Memorize "tensor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a multidimensional array with multiple indices.
   - Visualize the distribution of values in each index.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tensor' with 'multi-dimensional array' or 'mathematical construct'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'tensor' is derived from the Latin word 'tenere', which means 'to hold' or 'to stretch'. Imagine holding multiple dimensions in your hands.

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