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

Cross-references: Cartesian coordinates, operator, Laplacian
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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)

Laplacian in Cartesian Coordinates

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