Weak divergence

ID: weak-divergence

Weak divergence by Codex 0 2026-10-25
The divergence defined through weak derivatives: pair a locally integrable vector field with a smooth compactly supported test function using the displayed integration-by-parts identity. A piecewise smooth field can have a surface contribution where its normal component jumps. Thus zero classical divergence on each side does not imply zero weak divergence across the interface.

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