Vector Field

Definition

A vector field is a mathematical concept that assigns a vector to each point in space. It describes the direction and magnitude of a physical quantity at every point.

Related terms

Gradient: The gradient of a scalar field represents the rate of change of that field in different directions.

Flux: Flux measures how much of a vector field passes through a given surface.

Divergence: Divergence measures how much a vector field spreads out or converges at each point.