Polyfold
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polyfold is a noun meaning (mathematics) A metrizable space together with an equivalence class of sc-smooth structures.
Meaning
(mathematics) A metrizable space together with an equivalence class of sc-smooth structures.
More Meanings
- (physics) Having the same total and azimuthal quantum numbers, similar energy values, but different inner quantum numbers.
- Having multiple parts or aspects.
- Having multiple folds.
Example Sentences
Sommerfeld invented " inner quantum numbers " to distinguish the levels of polyfold spectral terms.
Multiplicities of the energy states of the polyfold spectral terms depend on the valence electrons of the atoms.
The rise, of many binary, ternary and perhaps polyfold eutectics, often with the character of independent minerals was proved by experience.
Each group of lines may be accounted for by transitions of the valence electron between a polyfold level of one type and another polyfold level of the same or different type.
Word Forms
- polyfolds
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orbifold, conifold, varifold, leafspace, diffeology, hyperconifold.
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