scalarisen
Scalarisen is a hypothetical scalar quantity used in theoretical descriptions of systems that are described by a single-valued response field. It is conceived as a real-valued function that assigns to each point in a domain a single number, capturing a non-directional property of the system.
Definition and formalism: Scalarisen is defined as a real-valued function φ on a domain M, with φ: M
Relation to other concepts: In physics and modeling, scalarisen can act as an order parameter in phase
Measurement and interpretation: Scalarisen values are inferred from scalar observables—quantities that do not depend on orientation.
Examples and usage: In condensed matter, Ising-type order parameters are scalarisen-like, capturing the degree of order
See also: scalar field, order parameter, potential energy, phase transition, Ising model, inflaton.