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| In 3-dimensional space, the curl operator is equal to the [[advanced_tools:hodge_dual|Hodge dual]] of the exterior derivative: ${\rm curl}(v) = \star(\nabla \wedge v)$. | In 3-dimensional space, the curl operator is equal to the [[advanced_tools:hodge_dual|Hodge dual]] of the exterior derivative: ${\rm curl}(v) = \star(\nabla \wedge v)$. | ||
| - | The exterior derivative of a $p$-form $\omega$ is commonly written as $d\omega$. The result of $d\omega$ is a $p+1$-form. | + | The exterior derivative of a $p$-form $\omega$ is commonly written as $d\omega$. The result of $d\omega$ is a ($p+1$)-form. |
| Taking the exterior derivative twice (of any object) results in zero: $d^2\omega=0$. This is an important result with many implications for electrodynamics, topology, etc. | Taking the exterior derivative twice (of any object) results in zero: $d^2\omega=0$. This is an important result with many implications for electrodynamics, topology, etc. | ||
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| The diagram shows on the left-hand side how the gradient, curl, and divergence operators know from 3D can be constructed from the exterior derivative and the Hodge dual. The right-hand side illustrates the fact that taking the exterior derivative twice results in zero. | The diagram shows on the left-hand side how the gradient, curl, and divergence operators know from 3D can be constructed from the exterior derivative and the Hodge dual. The right-hand side illustrates the fact that taking the exterior derivative twice results in zero. | ||
| - | For a more detailed explanation of this picture see [[https://esackinger.wordpress.com/|Fun with Symmetry]]. | + | For a more detailed explanation of this picture see [[https://esackinger.wordpress.com/appendices/#exterior_and_clifford_products|Fun with Symmetry]]. |
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