Year: 2013
Type: preprint
Abstract: In this short paper, we re-derive the Bochner formula for the Laplacian by considering local variations of volume. The derivation is rooted in the fact that the Laplacian of a function measures the volume variation along the flow of the gradient vector of the function. Possible extensions of this approach/technique are also discussed. While the value of this approach may be limited in terms of research, we think it definitely has pedagogical value.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Author: Lin, Christopher
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Mathematics
Field: Mathematics
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2231271014