Hamiltonian
ˌhæmɪlˈtoʊniən
Definition

Definition of Hamiltonian - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.graph theory concept involving a path that visits each vertex exactly onceTECH.
  • Finding a Hamiltonian cycle in this graph is challenging..
2.
physicsTECH.function representing total energy in a systemTECH.
  • The Hamiltonian is crucial in classical mechanics.

Adjective

1.
mathematicsTECH.relating to the mathematician Sir William Rowan Hamilton or his workTECH.
  • The Hamiltonian mechanics model significantly differs from classical mechanics..
2.
US historyTECH.USpertaining to Alexander Hamilton or his policiesTECH.US
  • Hamiltonian economic principles influenced early American financial systems..
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graph with a cycle visiting each vertex once
The Hamiltonian graph contains a cycle through all vertices.

Origin of Hamiltonian

English, Hamilton (name) + -ian (related to)

Terms with Hamiltonian included in their meaning

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quantum mechanics
involving slow change of a system's Hamiltonian

Examples of Hamiltonian in a sentence

  • A Hamiltonian circuit is essential for this puzzle.
  • In quantum mechanics, the Hamiltonian is often used.
  • The Hamiltonian operator is essential in this equation.
  • The Hamiltonian supported the federalist policies.
  • As a Hamiltonian, he advocated for a strong central government.
  • The Hamiltonian spoke passionately about local issues.

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  1. French:hamiltonien, de Hamilton, ...
  2. German:Hamiltonscher Zyklus, Hamiltonsch, ...
  3. Italian:ciclo hamiltoniano, hamiltoniano, ...
  4. Spanish:ciclo hamiltoniano, de Hamilton, ...
  5. Portuguese:ciclo Hamiltoniano, hamiltoniano, ...
  6. Chinese:哈密顿回路, 哈密顿的, ...
  7. Japanese:ハミルトン閉路, ハミルトンの, ...
  8. Arabic:هَامِلْتُونِي, هامِلتونيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַסְלוּל הַמִילְטוֹנִי, המילטוני, ...
  10. Russian:гамильтонов цикл, гамильтоновский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гамільтонів цикл, Гамільтонівський, ...
  12. Hindi:हैमिल्टोनियन, हैमिल्टनियन, ...

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