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partial-differential-equations

Laplace's equation as a steady state

taught

Set the time derivative in the heat equation to zero and recognize the result as Laplace's equation.

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Physical derivation: Laplace's equation
Partial Differential Equations
Laplace's equation, revisited
Partial Differential Equations

Requires

heat-equation-derivation required

Required by

Long-time behavior and steady-state limits of a separated solution required

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