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Wavelet vs Needlet - What's the difference?

wavelet | needlet |

As nouns the difference between wavelet and needlet

is that wavelet is a small wave; a ripple while needlet is a wavelet having the form of a needle.

wavelet

English

Noun

(wikipedia wavelet) (en noun)
  • A small wave; a ripple.
  • (mathematics) A fast-decaying oscillation.

    • Derived terms

    * wavelet compression * wavelet matrix * wavelet modulation * wavelet packet decomposition * wavelet series

    needlet

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (physics, astronomy) A wavelet having the form of a needle