correlator

noun — 3 senses

correlator

noun

Etymology From correlate + -or.

1

That which correlates or causes correlation

2

Mathematics, Sciences, Statistics A correlation function

Quantum mechanics

3

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Optics, Physical sciences, Physics, Sciences, Signal processing A type of device used to compare two signals

Derived terms
autocorrelator, cross-correlator, leak correlator

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