State Vector

State vector may refer to:

  • A Quantum state vector
  • A state vector (geographical) specifies the position and velocity of an object in any location on Earth's surface
  • Orbital state vectors are vectors of position and velocity that together with their time, uniquely determine the state of an orbiting body in astrodynamics or celestial dynamics

Famous quotes containing the word state:

    “What thou art is mine;
    Our state cannot be severed, we are one,
    One flesh; to lose thee were to lose myself.”
    —John Milton (1608–1674)