variational

UK
/ˌveə.riˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/
US
/ˌvɛr.iˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/

Translations

variationaladjective
more variational
Comp.
most variational
Super.
UK
/ˌveə.riˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/
US
/ˌvɛr.iˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/
The variational method is used in quantum mechanics to approximate the ground state energy.
Вариационный метод используется в квантовой механике для приближения энергии основного состояния.

Definitions

variationaladjective
Relating to or involving variation or change.
The variational approach to solving the problem allowed for more flexibility in the results.
Pertaining to a method in mathematics or physics that involves finding the extrema of functionals.
The variational principle is a powerful tool in quantum mechanics for approximating the ground state of a system.