Holonomic
Holonomic (introduced by Heinrich Hertz in 1894 from the Greek ὅλος meaning whole, entire and νόμ-ος meaning law)[1] may refer to:
Mathematics[edit]
- Holonomic basis, a set of basis vector fields {ek} such that some coordinate system {xk} exists for which
- Holonomic constraints, which are expressible as a function of the coordinates and time
- Holonomic module in the theory of D-modules
- Holonomic function, a smooth function that is a solution of a linear homogeneous differential equation with polynomial coefficients
Other uses[edit]
- Holonomic brain theory, model of cognitive function as being guided by a matrix of neurological wave interference patterns
See also[edit]
- Holonomy in differential geometry
- Holon (disambiguation)
- Nonholonomic system, in physics, a system whose state depends on the path taken in order to achieve it
References[edit]
- ^ Berry, Michael (December 1990). "Anticipations of the Geometric Phase". Physics Today. 43 (12): 34–40. doi:10.1063/1.881219. ISSN 0031-9228.