2007-02-01 08:01:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
i·so·tro·pic
adj. Identical in all directions; invariant with respect to direction.
homogeneity
1. the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature; "there is a remarkable homogeneity between the two companies" [ant: heterogeneity]
2. the quality of being of uniform throughout in composition or structure
2007-02-01 08:22:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Homogeneity is a mathematical concept that all space is mathematically identical, so whatever properites of mathematics a space has, those properties apply to a space regardless of where it occurs.
Isotropy is a property as well, and a similar concept. In mathematics if the geometry of a figure is the same regardless of direction, its said to be isotropic. A sphere is an easy example of something that is both Homogeous and Isotropic mathematically.
its a hard question to answer without delving into the actual mathematical differences.
2007-02-01 08:33:59 · answer #2 · answered by Beach_Bum 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isotropy: is the property of being independent of direction
homogeneity: means being the same throughout
2007-02-01 08:09:33 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋