Triple
T5772915
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Kirchhoff diffraction theory |
E127369
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entity |
| Predicate | usesConcept |
P531
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FINISHED |
| Object |
Kirchhoff integral theorem
The Kirchhoff integral theorem is a fundamental result in wave theory that expresses the value of a wave field inside a region in terms of its values and normal derivatives on the region’s boundary, forming the basis for many diffraction and propagation analyses.
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E127369
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NE FINISHED |
How this triple was built (4 steps)
Every LLM step that produced this triple, in pipeline order — named-entity classification, the disambiguation choices (the exact options shown, with the pick highlighted), and the generated description. The batch + timestamp of each is in the Provenance table below.
NER
Named-entity recognition
gpt-5-mini
Instruction
Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).
Input
Phrase: Kirchhoff integral theorem | Statement: [Kirchhoff diffraction theory, usesConcept, Kirchhoff integral theorem]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kirchhoff integral theorem Context triple: [Kirchhoff diffraction theory, usesConcept, Kirchhoff integral theorem]
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A.
Kirchhoff diffraction theory
Kirchhoff diffraction theory is a classical wave optics framework that models light propagation and diffraction by treating wavefronts as superpositions of secondary spherical waves emitted from an aperture.
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B.
Etherington reciprocity theorem
The Etherington reciprocity theorem is a fundamental result in relativistic cosmology that links luminosity distance and angular diameter distance, underpinning observational tests of the expanding universe.
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C.
Huygens–Fresnel principle
The Huygens–Fresnel principle is a fundamental concept in wave optics that explains how every point on a wavefront acts as a source of secondary wavelets whose interference determines the wave’s subsequent propagation and diffraction.
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D.
Fresnel diffraction theory
Fresnel diffraction theory is a wave-optics framework that describes how light diffracts when source or observation distances are finite, using near-field approximations derived from the Huygens–Fresnel principle.
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E.
Fresnel integrals
Fresnel integrals are special functions in mathematics that describe the complex oscillatory behavior of wave diffraction and interference, particularly in optics.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NEDg
Description generation
gpt-5.1
Instruction
Generate a one-sentence description of the target entity. You are given a context triple in the form (subject, predicate, object), where the object is the target entity. # Instructions Use the triple to infer relevant information about the entity. Describe the entity based on what is most defining, well-known. Avoid repeating the information from the triple, unless really essential. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the target entity]"
Input
Entity: Kirchhoff integral theorem Triple: [Kirchhoff diffraction theory, usesConcept, Kirchhoff integral theorem]
Generated description
The Kirchhoff integral theorem is a fundamental result in wave theory that expresses the value of a wave field inside a region in terms of its values and normal derivatives on the region’s boundary, forming the basis for many diffraction and propagation analyses.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kirchhoff integral theorem Target entity description: The Kirchhoff integral theorem is a fundamental result in wave theory that expresses the value of a wave field inside a region in terms of its values and normal derivatives on the region’s boundary, forming the basis for many diffraction and propagation analyses.
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A.
Kirchhoff diffraction theory
chosen
Kirchhoff diffraction theory is a classical wave optics framework that models light propagation and diffraction by treating wavefronts as superpositions of secondary spherical waves emitted from an aperture.
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B.
Etherington reciprocity theorem
The Etherington reciprocity theorem is a fundamental result in relativistic cosmology that links luminosity distance and angular diameter distance, underpinning observational tests of the expanding universe.
-
C.
Huygens–Fresnel principle
The Huygens–Fresnel principle is a fundamental concept in wave optics that explains how every point on a wavefront acts as a source of secondary wavelets whose interference determines the wave’s subsequent propagation and diffraction.
-
D.
Fresnel diffraction theory
Fresnel diffraction theory is a wave-optics framework that describes how light diffracts when source or observation distances are finite, using near-field approximations derived from the Huygens–Fresnel principle.
-
E.
Fresnel integrals
Fresnel integrals are special functions in mathematics that describe the complex oscillatory behavior of wave diffraction and interference, particularly in optics.
- F. None of above.
Provenance (5 batches)
The batch behind each pipeline step, in order, with when it ran. Timestamps are batch-level — stages were processed in waves, so the object chain (NER → NED1 → NEDg → NED2) reads in order, but predicate / elicitation batches can sit in a different wave.
| Step | Stage | Batch ID | Status | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creating | Elicitation | batch_69c00834f6308190851b0abeddd8ed7e |
completed | March 22, 2026, 3:18 p.m. |
| NER | Named-entity recognition | batch_69c029adda188190a5c26c363614145f |
completed | March 22, 2026, 5:41 p.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_69c07e686ad88190b34e5e94145b44dc |
completed | March 22, 2026, 11:42 p.m. |
| NEDg | Description generation | batch_69c08d238384819089104f5c778ec315 |
completed | March 23, 2026, 12:45 a.m. |
| NED2 | Entity disambiguation (via description) | batch_69c08dac9eec8190996f6c537777801b |
completed | March 23, 2026, 12:47 a.m. |
Created at: March 22, 2026, 3:50 p.m.