amplituhedron

English

noun
Definitions
  • (quantum field theories) A mathematical structure which encodes the integrand of an amplitude in planar N=4 super Yang-Mills theory, used in calculations of scattering amplitudes of particle interactions.

Etymology

Suffix from English amplitude (scattering amplitude).

Origin

English

amplitude

Gloss

scattering amplitude

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