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Laplacian in Cartesian Coordinates (Definition)

The Laplacian operator in Cartesian coordinates is

2 -∂2- ∂2-- -∂2- ∇ = ∂x2 + ∂y2 + ∂z2
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See Also: Laplacian in Spherical Coordinates, D'Alembertian, Laplacian, Laplacian in Cylindrical Coordinates


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Physics Classification: 02. (Mathematical methods in physics)
 02.40.Dr (Euclidean and projective geometries)
 40. (ELECTROMAGNETISM, OPTICS, ACOUSTICS, HEAT TRANSFER, CLASSICAL MECHANICS, AND FLUID MECHANICS)
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