What is meant by space average?

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The term "space average" refers to a mathematical concept analogous to time averaging, specifically utilizing integrals to calculate the average value of a function over a spatial domain. The formula for space average is represented as \(\frac{1}{b-a}*\int f(x) dx\), where the integral is evaluated from position 'a' to 'b'. This method is confirmed to be applicable for one-dimensional space, allowing for the adjustment of the function accordingly to reflect spatial variables.

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What is meant by "space average?"

What is meant by the term "space average?"


I think my understanding would be similar to taking the time average of something, i.e. using an integral:
\frac{1}{b-a}*\int f(t) dt

Where the integral goes from a to b.

But instead t would be replaced with x (the position), and the function adjusted appropriately. Is this right?
 
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Yes it is, at least for 1-dimensional space.
 

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