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There is phase space, phase point, etc. So what is the exact meaning of phase? I only understand the definition of phase in wave. Beside what is canonical coordinate? What does this canonical mean?
Phase refers to a specific state or condition of a system. It can also refer to the position and momentum of a particle in physics.
Phase space is a mathematical concept used to describe the possible states of a physical system. It is a multi-dimensional space where each point represents a possible state of the system.
In physics, phase is often used to describe the relationship between two waves or oscillations. It is related to time by the frequency of the wave, which determines how many cycles occur in a given time period.
A phase point is a specific point in phase space that represents the current state of a dynamic system. It is determined by the values of the system's variables at a specific moment in time.
In chemistry, phase is used to describe the physical state of a substance, such as solid, liquid, or gas. It can also refer to the different phases of matter, such as crystalline, amorphous, or liquid crystal phases.