Separability

In mathematics and in physics, separability may refer to properties of:

• Separable differential equations
  • Separable ordinary differential equation, a class of equations that can be separated into a pair of integrals
  • Separable partial differential equation, a class of equations that can be broken down into differential equations in fewer independent variables
• Separable extension in field theory (mathematics)
• Separable polynomials
• Separable sigma algebras in measure theory
• Separable spaces in topology
• Separable states in quantum mechanics, states without quantum entanglement
• Separable goods in economics
• Linear separability in geometry
• separable filters in image processing, e.g. Gaussian blur

In arbitration law, separability describes the principle that an arbitration clause is considered separate from the contract in which it is contained.

In chemical engineering, separability refers to the efficacy with which particles can be separated in a separation process. This is correlated with the degree of difference between the physical or chemical properties of the species to be separated.