conjugation; conjugate
Technical term used in mathematics, chemistry, and physics to describe a paired or reciprocal relationship, such as conjugate variables, conjugated systems, or conjugate bases.
In chemistry, conjugated double bonds affect the stability of the molecule.
In complex numbers, the complex conjugate is obtained by changing the sign of the imaginary part.
pi conjugation
complex conjugate transpose; Hermitian transpose
self-adjoint
conjugate gradient method; CG method
conjugated double bond
Standard kanji form for this technical term.
Rarely used kanji form; the second character is uncommon.
From 共 (together) + 役 (role, service), referring to a paired or reciprocal function. The alternative form 共軛 uses 軛 (yoke), emphasizing a linked pair.