Tensor

A tensor is a mathematical object that generalizes scalars (single numbers), vectors (lists of numbers), and matrices (grid-like arrangements of numbers). It represents data that can have multiple dimensions, such as a color image (height, width, color channels) or more complex data structures. Tensors are fundamental in fields like machine learning and physics because they efficiently organize and manipulate multidimensional data, allowing computers to perform complex calculations and recognize patterns across different types of information. Think of tensors as flexible containers capable of holding and transforming data with many interconnected parts.