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field theory

–noun Physics.
a detailed mathematical description of the distribution and movement of matter under the influence of one or more fields.

Origin:
1900–05
field theory  
n.  
  1. An explicit mathematical description of physical phenomena that takes into account the effects of one or more fields.
  2. The study of fields and field extensions in algebra.
field theory  
  1. An explicit mathematical description of physical phenomena that models physical forces using fields.
  2. The study of fields and field extensions in algebra.

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