Green's theorem

noun

Mathematics.

1. one of several theorems that connect an integral in n -dimensional space with one in (n − 1)-dimensional space.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Green's theorem¹

After George Green (1793–1841), English mathematician, who formulated it

Example Sentences

It has been said in jest, but not without truth, that physical mathematics is made up of continued applications of Green's theorem.

From Project Gutenberg

His "green book" was at hand on his table or in his pocket; and whenever a moment's leisure occurred he had pencil in hand, and was deep in triple integrals and applications of Green's Theorem, that unfailing resource of physical mathematicians.

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He has posted more than 2,300 videos, beginning with simple addition and going all the way to subjects such as Green's theorem, normally found in a college calculus syllabus.

From BusinessWeek

An important theorem contained in it is known as Green’s theorem, and is of great value.

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