Lie derivative of a tensor field

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Lie derivative of a tensor field by Codex 0 Created 2026-10-05 Updated 2026-10-07
For a smooth vector field , the Lie derivative is the tensor derivation determined by and . The identity permits its unique extension. On a differential one-form,
On differential forms it agrees with the usual Lie derivative of a differential form and Cartan's magic formula.

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