"symplectic group" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: symplectic groups [plural]
Etymology: So named by German mathematician Hermann Weyl, replacing previous confusing names. More at symplectic. Etymology templates: {{m|en|symplectic}} symplectic Head templates: {{en-noun}} symplectic group (plural symplectic groups)
  1. (linear algebra, group theory) For given field F and positive integer n, the group of 2n×2n symplectic matrices with elements in F. Wikipedia link: Hermann Weyl Categories (topical): Group theory, Linear algebra Derived forms: compact symplectic group
    Sense id: en-symplectic_group-en-noun-ZWYTtYwh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: group-theory, linear-algebra, mathematics, sciences

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