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Language:enStatus: Standard
Term: pseudo-scalar
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Definition: in the three-dimensional Euclidean space, mathematical entity which can be represented by a scalar for a given space orientation and by its negative for the other space orientation

Note 1 to entry: Examples of pseudo-scalars are the scalar product of a polar vector and an axial vector, and the scalar triple product of three polar vectors.


Publication date:2008-08
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Internal notes:2017-02-20: Editorial revisions in accordance with the information provided in C00019 (IEV 102) - evaluation. JGO
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