Lambda (letter) - Definition and Overview

The lambda is a unit of measure of volume (symbol λ) equal to one microlitre (1 μL) or one cubic millimetre (1 mm³).

Lambda (upper case Λ, lower case λ) is the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet. In the system of Greek numerals it has a value of 30.

Lambda is a shuttle type in Star Wars. See Lambda Shuttle.

The upper-case letter Λ is used as a symbol for:

• The lambda particles in particle physics
• The set of logical axioms in the axiomatic method of logical deduction in first-order logic

The lower-case letter λ is used as a symbol for:

• The wavelength of a wave in physics
• The radioactive decay constant
• The Lambda phage virus in biology
• Eigenvalues in linear algebra
• The definition of anonymous functions in lambda calculus and, by extension, some programming languages
  • The language Unlambda is made up completely of lambdas, but they cannot be stored, hence the un-.
• Gay pride (explanations for this usage vary)
• The Half-Life computer game
• Air to fuel ratio in an internal combustion engine
• A Japanese rocket type, Lambda (rocket)