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Meyer set

Meyer set noun: a set relatively dense X of points in the Euclidean plane or a higher-dimensional Euclidean space such that its Minkowski difference with itself is uniformly discrete. They are now best known as a mathematical model for quasicrystals.

Noun

Meyer set (plural Meyer sets)

  1. A set relatively dense X of points in the Euclidean plane or a higher-dimensional Euclidean space such that its Minkowski difference with itself is uniformly discrete. They are now best known as a mathematical model for quasicrystals.
    Synonyms:
    almost lattice

Synonyms of Meyer set

  • almost lattice

Forms of Meyer set

pluralMeyer sets

Origin of Meyer set

Named after Yves Meyer, who introduced the concept.

Questions about Meyer set

What does Meyer set mean?
Meyer set means a set relatively dense X of points in the Euclidean plane or a higher-dimensional Euclidean space such that its Minkowski difference with itself is uniformly discrete. They are now best known as a mathematical model for quasicrystals.
What part of speech is Meyer set?
Meyer set is a noun.
What is the plural of Meyer set?
The plural of Meyer set is Meyer sets.

Words near Meyer set in the dictionary

  1. Meyer
  2. Meyer lemon
  3. Meyer lemons
  4. Meyer locomotive
  5. Meyer locomotives
  6. Meyer set
  7. Meyer sets
  8. Meyer-Schwickerath's syndrome
  9. Meyerfeld
  10. Meyerhoff
  11. meyerhofferite

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