lambda
lambda — noun
1. Λ (uppercase) or λ (lowercase) — the written character that occupies the 11th po
Λ (uppercase) or λ (lowercase) — the written character that occupies the 11th position in the Greek alphabet and is also widely used as a symbol in mathematics, physics, and computing
In physics class, Justin learned that lambda (λ) stands for wavelength.
lowercase λ for wavelength in physics
In linear algebra, the symbol λ often represents the eigenvalue of a matrix.
lowercase λ for eigenvalue in linear algebra
Élise used lambda (λ) in her physics report to mark a sample's decay constant.
To sort a list, Brian wrote a lambda in Python rather than a full function.
Rodrigo drew both the uppercase Λ and the lowercase λ on the board.
用法筆記
The lowercase form λ is far more common than the uppercase Λ in mathematics and science writing. In computing (especially Python and Lisp), the word 'lambda' is used as a keyword to create anonymous functions.