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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 MSC: 53-00 (Differential geometry :: General reference works )
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