Associations to the word «Commutator»
Noun
- Subgroup
- Bracket
- Subspace
- Dynamo
- Algebra
- Rotor
- Matrice
- Brush
- Hilbert
- Motor
- Coil
- Generator
- Tensor
- Magnet
- Insulation
- Operator
- Multiplication
- Volt
- Tesla
- Mechanics
- Momentum
- Sturgeon
- Induction
- Current
- Vector
- Rotation
- Dc
- Shaft
- Segment
- Kernel
- Derivation
- Wire
- Ac
- Electric
- Slip
- Voltage
- Matrix
- Theorem
- Copper
- Switch
- Spark
- Traction
- Weiss
- Lie
- Lever
- Roller
- Circuit
- Equation
- Ring
- Locomotive
- Contact
- Identity
- Machine
- Element
Adjective
Wiktionary
COMMUTATOR, noun. An electrical switch, in a generator or motor, that periodically reverses the direction of an electric current
COMMUTATOR, noun. (mathematics) (of a group) an element of the form ghg−1h−1 where g and h are elements of the group; it is equal to the group's identity if and only if g and h commute
COMMUTATOR, noun. (mathematics) (of a ring) an element of the form ab-ba, where a and b are elements of the ring, it is identical to the ring's zero element if and only if a and b commute
COMMUTATOR LENGTH, noun. The number of multiplicands needed, at a minimum, to express a given group element as a product of commutators.
COMMUTATOR LENGTH, noun. The supremum, over all elements of a given group's derived subgroup, of their commutator lengths.
COMMUTATOR LENGTHS, noun. Plural of commutator length
COMMUTATOR SUBGROUP, noun. The subgroup of a specified group generated by the larger group's commutators.
COMMUTATOR SUBGROUPS, noun. Plural of commutator subgroup
Dictionary definition
COMMUTATOR, noun. Switch for reversing the direction of an electric current.
Wise words
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