Homonym: \lambda (Wavelength)
The symbol "\lambda" (lambda) is a letter from the Greek alphabet, often used in various fields of science and mathematics. In physics, it commonly represents wavelength, which is the distance between successive peaks of a wave. In mathematics, "\lambda" can denote eigenvalues in linear algebra or parameters in functions.
In computer science, "\lambda" is associated with lambda calculus, a formal system for expressing computation based on function abstraction and application. It is also used in programming languages to define anonymous functions, allowing for more concise and flexible code.