释义 |
DivergenceThe divergence of a Vector Field is given by
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Define
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Then in arbitrary orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates,
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If , then the field is said to be a Divergenceless Field. For divergence in individualcoordinate systems, see Curvilinear Coordinates.
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The divergence of a Tensor is
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where is the Covariant Derivative and is the Comma Derivative. Expanding the terms gives
See also Curl, Curl Theorem, Gradient, Green's Theorem, Divergence Theorem, Vector Derivative References
Arfken, G. ``Divergence, .'' §1.7 in Mathematical Methods for Physicists, 3rd ed. Orlando, FL: Academic Press, pp. 37-42, 1985. |