Phase Space (Noun)
Meaning
(physics) an ideal space in which the coordinate dimensions represent the variables that are required to describe a system or substance; "a multidimensional phase space".
Classification
Unique beginner for nouns.
Examples
- The complex dynamics of the system could be understood by analyzing its behavior in phase space.
- The number of dimensions in the phase space depends on the number of degrees of freedom in the system.
- By representing the state of the system as a point in phase space, we can visualize the trajectories of different initial conditions.
- In classical mechanics, the phase space of a system is the space of all possible states, where each state is represented by a unique set of position and momentum coordinates.
- The concept of phase space is essential in understanding the behavior of chaotic systems, where small changes in initial conditions can lead to drastically different outcomes.