CHARACTERISTIC EQUATION


Meaning of CHARACTERISTIC EQUATION in English

1. Math.

a. the characteristic polynomial of a given matrix, equated to zero.

b. Also called auxiliary equation . an equation with one variable and equated to zero, which is derived from a given linear differential equation and in which the coefficient and power of the variable in each term correspond to the coefficient and order of a derivative in the original equation.

2. Physics. See equation of state .

[ 1920-25 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .