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Integration by parts for Riemannian divergence (∫M​X(f)ωg​=−∫M​fdivXωg​)

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On a compact oriented Riemannian manifold without boundary, the Generalized Stokes theorem applied to fιX​ωg​ gives the displayed identity. The product expansion is d(fιX​ωg​)=[X(f)+fdivX]ωg​. With boundary, the omitted boundary integral is ∫∂M​fιX​ωg​.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2007 / iii / Paper 15 / 2 / d / Solution

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