TS IEC 60050-102
International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 102: Mathematics - General concepts and linear algebra
This part of IEC 60050 gives the general mathematical terminology used in the fields of
electricity, electronics and telecommunications, together with basic concepts in linear algebra.
It maintains a clear distinction between mathematical concepts and physical concepts, even if
some terms are used in both cases. Another part will deal with functions.
Many mathematical terms are used in IEV, not all of them being self-explainatory or uniquely
understood. The object is therefore to collect such mathematical concepts and to present
them as terms and descriptions given in logical order according to their interdependence. The
descriptions are definitions from the terminological point of view, but they are not always
complete definitions in mathematical sense. Their main goal is to distinguish among particular
concepts. In consequence, this part of the IEV should not be regarded as a mathematical
textbook, but rather as a set of terms with their equivalents in many languages and with
descriptions in the main IEV languages.
This terminology is consistent with the terminology developed in the other specialized parts of
the IEV.
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TS IEC 60050-102 is the part of the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary that gathers general mathematical terms used in electricity, electronics and telecommunications, together with the basic concepts of linear algebra. It is designed to keep mathematical concepts distinct from physical concepts, which is especially important in technical fields where the same word may be used in more than one sense.
Why a terminology standard matters in technical mathematics
In electrotechnical work, mathematics is not only a calculation tool but also the language used to describe models, signals, circuits and systems. A terminology standard helps define that language consistently across languages and subject areas. This part of the IEV organizes terms with their descriptions in a logical order based on interdependence, supporting clear communication without turning into a general mathematics textbook.
Linear algebra in the IEV context
The standard also covers core linear algebra concepts, which are central to expressing multivariable and system-level problems through vectors, matrices and linear mappings. The scope notes that another part will deal with functions, showing that the IEV separates mathematical topics into coordinated sections rather than treating them all in one place.
- Terminology-focused rather than instructional in the textbook sense.
- Covers general mathematics used across electrotechnics and basic linear algebra.
- Supports consistent multilingual usage in electrical, electronic and telecommunications contexts.
- Keeps mathematical concepts separate from physical concepts.
- Aligned with the terminology developed in other specialized IEV parts.
- Publication Date: 12.04.2021
- Standard Status: U (Yürürlükteki Standard/Standard)
- Publisher: TSE
- Document Language: en
- ICS Classification: 01.040.07 Matematik, Tabii Bilimler (Terimler); 07.020 Matematik
- Pages: 183
- Source Standard: IEC 60050-102:2007
- International Equivalents: IEC 60050-102-EQV
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