Laplace equation: Meaning and Definition of

Laplace' equa"tion

Pronunciation: [key]
— Math. Math.
  1. the second-order partial differential equation indicating that the Laplace operator operating on a given function results in zero. Cf. harmonic (def. 4c).
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