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Gaussian beam

field of radiation (e.g. electromagnetic wave) whose amplitude is described by the Gaussian function
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Gaussian beam

Summary

Gaussian beam has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • Carl Friedrich Gauss is named after Gaussian beam[2].
  • Gaussian beam's based on is recorded as Gaussian function[3].
  • Gaussian beam is a type of light beam[4].
  • Gaussian beam's Commons category is recorded as Gaussian beams[5].

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Definition and Type

Gaussian beam is a type of light beam[4].

Origins

Carl Friedrich Gauss is named after Gaussian beam[2].

Why It Matters

Gaussian beam has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Related Entities

Carl Friedrich Gauss

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → 2lA6ka
    Based on → Gaussian function
    Named after → —
    Named after → Carl Friedrich Gauss
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