tangent space
vector space associated to a point in a smooth manifold, consisting of vectors tangent to it (in some embedding into Euclidean space)
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tangent space
Summary
tangent space is a vector space[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- tangent space's instance of is recorded as vector space[3].
- tangent space is part of tangent bundle[4].
- tangent space's Commons category is recorded as Tangent space[5].
- tangent space's dual to is recorded as cotangent space[6].
- tangent space's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[7].
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Definition and Type
tangent space's instance of is recorded as vector space[3].
Use and Application
tangent space is part of tangent bundle[4].
Why It Matters
tangent space has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]