Definition of Hamiltonian
adjective
1 Physics &
Mathematics of, relating to, or invented by the mathematician Sir W. R. Hamilton, especially denoting concepts employed in the wave-mechanical description of particles.
2of or relating to the American statesman Alexander Hamilton or his doctrines.
noun
1 (also hamiltonian) Physics &
Mathematics a Hamiltonian operator or function.
2a follower or adherent of Alexander Hamilton or his doctrines.
