Minimal model
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- In theoretical physics, the term minimal model usually refers to a special class of conformal field theories that generalize the Ising model.
- In birational geometry, a minimal model of an algebraic variety is one for which the canonical line bundle is numerically effective, in particular as much has been blown-down as possible.
- In algebraic topology, minimal model applies in the theory of differential graded algebras.
- In endocrinology and diabetology, the term minimal model denotes a mathematical model of metabolic control of glucose homeostasis via insulin.