Vector Calculus

Definition

Vector calculus is a branch of mathematics that focuses on studying vector fields and their properties. It involves operations such as differentiation and integration applied to vectors and vector-valued functions.

Related terms

Gradient: The gradient represents the rate of change or slope of a scalar field at each point in space.

Curl: The curl measures the rotation or circulation of a vector field around each point.

Divergence:

The divergence measures how much a vector field spreads out or converges at each point.