Fundamental theorem in 2 dimensions.

In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between Greens, Stokes, and the Divergence theorem as the equivalent of the fundamental theorem in multiple dimensions. It is mentioned that this can be shown using Stoke's theorem or by using the 1d fundamental theorem twice and equality of mixed partials. The individual asks for clarification on how to use Stoke's theorem in this context.
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bobby2k
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Hello

I have heard that Greens, Stokes and the Divergence theorem is the equivalent of the fundamental theorem in multiple dimensions. But is there some way to show the result under:

if
F(x,y) = [itex]\int_{-\infty}^x\int_{-\infty}^yf(x^{*},y^{*})dx^{*}dy^{*}[/itex]
this implies that
f(x,y)=[itex]\frac{\partial^{2} F(x,y)}{\partial x\partial y}[/itex]

Can tis be showed with Greens or Stokes, or derived on its own?
 
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Well Stoke's theorem is the fundamental theorem of every dimension.
$$\int_{\Omega} \mathop{d}\omega=\int_{\partial \Omega} \omega$$
Your example follows form Stoke's theorem or using the 1d fundamental theorem twice and equality of mixed partials.
$$\frac{\partial^2}{\partial y \partial x}=\frac{\partial^2}{\partial x \partial y}$$
 
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lurflurf said:
Well Stoke's theorem is the fundamental theorem of every dimension.
$$\int_{\Omega} \mathop{d}\omega=\int_{\partial \Omega} \omega$$
Your example follows form Stoke's theorem or using the 1d fundamental theorem twice and equality of mixed partials.
$$\frac{\partial^2}{\partial y \partial x}=\frac{\partial^2}{\partial x \partial y}$$

Hi, thank you for your answer.
Can you please show how it follos from these 2? I think I get how to use the 1 fundamental theorem twice to see this, but how can you use stokes?
 
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The fundamental theorem in 2 dimensions is a mathematical principle that states that any continuous function defined on a closed and bounded region in a 2-dimensional space has at least one point where the function's value is equal to the average value of the function over the region.

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