Point source
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point-source-265-8439840
title:
Point source
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A point source is a single identifiable localised source of something. A point source has negligible extent, distinguishing it from other source geometries. Sources are called point sources because in mathematical modeling, these sources can usually be approximated as a mathematical point to simplify analysis. The actual source need not be physically small, if its size is negligible relative to other length scales in the problem. For example, in astronomy, stars are routinely treated as point so
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Single, negligibly-sized object from which light, sound, energy, etc. emanates
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_source
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date modified:
2023-03-17T13:33:58Z
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