perturbation theory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mathematical technique for finding an approximate solution to a problem that cannot be solved exactly, by starting from the exact solution of a related problem; used in modelling physical interactions between particles, etc.

Word forms

perturbation theory
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