Vector fields

Definition

Vector fields are mathematical functions that assign vectors to every point in space. They represent quantities such as velocity, electric field, or gravitational field that have both magnitude and direction.

Related terms

Gradient: The gradient represents how rapidly a scalar quantity changes in space.

Flux: Flux measures how much of something (like fluid flow or electric field) passes through a surface.

Curl: Curl describes how much rotation or circulation exists within a vector field.