Ansatz

An ansatz is an assumed form for a mathematical statement that is not based on any underlying theory or principle.

An example from physics is the Bethe Ansatz (Müller).

See also

Conjecture, Hypothesis, Principle, Proposition

This entry contributed by Mark D. Carrara

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References

Müller, G. "Introduction to the Bethe Ansatz." http://www.phys.uri.edu/~gerhard/introbethe.html.

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