- field theory
- noun Date: 1901 any theory in physics consisting of a detailed mathematical description of the assumed physical properties of a region under some influence (as gravitation)
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Field theory — may refer to: *Field theory (mathematics), the theory of the algebraic concept of field *Field theory (physics), a physical theory which employs fields in the physical sense *Field theory (psychology), a psychological theory which examines… … Wikipedia
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field theory — field′ the ory n. phs a detailed mathematical description of the distribution and movement of matter under the influence of one or more fields: quantum field theory[/ex] • Etymology: 1900–05 … From formal English to slang
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field theory — lauko teorija statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. field theory vok. Feldtheorie, f rus. теория поля, f pranc. théorie de champ, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
Field theory (psychology) — Field theory is a psychological theory which examines patterns of interaction between the individual and the total field, or environment. The concept was developed by Kurt Lewin, a Gestalt psychologist, in the 1940s and 1950s [cite book | last =… … Wikipedia
Field theory (physics) — There are two types of field theory in physics:*Classical field theory, the theory and dynamics of classical fields. *Quantum field theory, the theory of quantum mechanical fields.ee also*Field (physics)External links* [http://www dick.chemie.uni … Wikipedia
field theory — noun (physics) a theory that explains a physical phenomenon in terms of a field and the manner in which it interacts with matter or with other fields • Topics: ↑physics, ↑natural philosophy • Hypernyms: ↑theory … Useful english dictionary
field theory — An approach developed by German American psychologist Kurt Lewin in the 1950s, influenced by Gestalt theory . Individual behaviour is seen as being determined by the totality of the individual s situation their psychological field or life space.… … Dictionary of sociology
Glossary of field theory — Field theory is the branch of mathematics in which fields are studied. This is a glossary of some terms of the subject. (See field theory (physics) for the unrelated field theories in physics.) Definition of a field A field is a commutative ring… … Wikipedia
