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jacobian

A matrix of all first-order partial derivatives of a vector-valued function, used to describe how a multivariable function transforms space locally.


Example

The Jacobian determinant indicates whether a transformation preserves, reverses, or collapses volume in a region.


Synonyms

derivative matrixtransformation matrix



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