The characteristic of exhibiting similar properties in all the different directions of a three-dimensional, orthogonal system of axes.
a state in which a physical chara cteristic (like the temperature of the cosmic background radiation ) v aries in value along axes in different directions - a physical measurement made in one direction differs from the
condition in which properties are completely independent of direction (isotropic), i.e., the same in all directions
A term indicating equal physical or mechanical properties in all directions.
The characteristic of an object in which its physical properties do not vary when measured in different directions.
Formal definition: identical in all directions (American Heritage Dictionary). The degree of isotropy of the distribution of GRB events on the sky is controversial.
Isotropy is a state in which a physical characteristic (like temperature) is constant in value along axes in different directions. A physical measurement made in one direction is the same as the measurement made in another direction. Zoom Astronomy Astronomy Dictionary Click on an underlined word for more information on that subject. If the astronomy term you are looking for is not in the dictionary, please e-mail us. Enchanted Learning® Over 20,000 Web Pages. Sample Pages for Prospective Subscribers
The assumption that in its general properties the universe looks the same in every direction Joule (J) A unit of energy roughly equivalent to the energy given up when an apple falls on the floor. Equivalent to the force of 1 Newton acting over a distance of 1 meter; 1 joule per second = 1 watt of power.
The property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions.
Isotropy (the opposite of anisotropy) is the property of being independent of direction. Isotropic radiation has the same intensity regardless of the direction of measurement, and an isotropic field exerts the same action regardless of how the test particle is oriented.
