Is anisotropic the same as asymmetric

[Ricochet J]

If we say something is anisotropic, can it be a synonym for asymmetric?

Does anisotropic imply something is not symmetric?

Thank you!

 

[Theophany]

Anisotropy

I'd stick with asymmetric tbh, otherwise it comes across like you're trying too hard.

 

[Ricochet J]

To give some context:

What I am trying to say is you can't model a certain type of flow using symmetric boundary conditions because the flow is anisotropic.

 

[Sliver]

Does anisotropic imply something is not symmetric?

Thank you!

Yes.

An example of anisotropic measurement would be standing near a brick wall and looking down it's length. The further into the distance your eye looks then the narrower the wall becomes. Hence it's dimensions appear to change and thus it is no longer symmetric in each dimension.