Characteristic Equation

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Characteristic Equation

1. An equation defining the characteristics of a set of partial differential equations.
2. A linear algebraic equation determining the eigenvalues or free waves of a boundary-value problem. See characteristic value problem.

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use