eigenfunction

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Synonyms: eigenfunctions

Antonyms: eigenfunctions

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mathematics}} A [[function]] <math>\phi</math> such that, for a given [[linear]] [[operator]] <math>D</math>, <math>D\phi=\lambda\phi</math> for some [[scalar]] <math>\lambda</math> (called an [[eigenvalue]]). {{C|en|Functions}}

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