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Are all vector fields the gradient of a potential? ... and the Helmholtz Decomposition

Steve Brunton 55,568 3 years ago
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This video asks a classic question: are all vector fields the gradient of a potential field? The answer is no, but by understanding why, we prepare ourselves for potential flows in the next videos. @eigensteve on Twitter eigensteve.com databookuw.com This video was produced at the University of Washington %%% CHAPTERS %%% 0:00 Introduction & Overview 7:49 Gradient Flows 12:12 Helmholtz Decomposition

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