Poisson's equation
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title:
Poisson's equation
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Poisson's equation is an elliptic partial differential equation of broad utility in theoretical physics. For example, the solution to Poisson's equation is the potential field caused by a given electric charge or mass density distribution; with the potential field known, one can then calculate the corresponding electrostatic or gravitational (force) field. It is a generalization of Laplace's equation, which is also frequently seen in physics. The equation is named after French mathematician and
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Expression frequently encountered in mathematical physics, generalization of Laplace's equation
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poisson%27s_equation
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2003-03-09T00:27:52Z
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2024-09-06T22:29:52Z
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