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Laplace equation (Definition)

The scalar form of Laplace's equation is the partial differential equation $$\vnabla^2f = 0$$ and the vector form is $$\vnabla^2\vA = 0,$$ where $\vnabla^2$ is the Laplacian. It is a special case of the Helmholtz differential equation with $k = 0.$ A function $f$ which satisfies Laplace's equation is said to be harmonic. Since Laplace's equation is linear, the superposition of any two solutions is also a solution.




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See Also: Poisson's equation, example of solving the heat equation

Other names:  Laplace differential equation
Also defines:  harmonic

Attachments:
regularity theorem for the Laplace equation (Theorem) by rspuzio
Laplace equation in cylindrical coordinates (Derivation) by bloftin
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Cross-references: solutions, function, Helmholtz differential equation, Laplacian, vector, partial differential equation, scalar
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AMS MSC26B12 (Real functions :: Functions of several variables :: Calculus of vector functions)

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