Near field may refer to: *

Near-field (mathematics) In mathematics, a near-field is an algebraic structure similar to a division ring, except that it has only one of the two distributive laws. Alternatively, a near-field is a near-ring in which there is a multiplicative identity and every non-zero ...

, an algebraic structure * Near-field region, part of an electromagnetic field * Near field (electromagnetism) ** Magnetoquasistatic field, the magnetic component of the electromagnetic near field **

Near-field communication Near-field communication (NFC) is a set of communication protocols that enables communication between two electronic devices over a distance of or less. NFC offers a low-speed connection through a simple setup that can be used for the boots ...

(NFC) using the magnetic component of the electromagnetic near field (magnetoquasistatic field)

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