"perturbation theory" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

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  1. A mathematical technique for finding an approximate solution to a problem that cannot be solved exactly, by starting from the exact solution of a related problem; used in modelling physical interactions between particles, etc. Wikipedia link: perturbation theory Tags: uncountable Translations (mathematical technique): Störungstheorie [feminine] (German)
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