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exact (differential form) (Definition)

A differential form $\eta$ is called exact if there exists another form $\xi$ such that $d\xi=\eta$ Exact forms are always closed, since $d^2=0$




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See Also: Poincaré lemma

Other names:  exact form, exact differential form
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AMS MSC53-00 (Differential geometry :: General reference works )

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