Partial derivative is terms of Kronecker delta and the Laplacian operator

In summary, the concept of partial derivatives can be expressed using the Kronecker delta and the Laplacian operator in mathematical analysis. The Kronecker delta serves as a tool to represent the derivatives of functions with respect to different variables, while the Laplacian operator encompasses the second-order partial derivatives, providing a comprehensive way to analyze functions in multiple dimensions. This relationship highlights the interplay between discrete and continuous mathematical frameworks.
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How to write partial derivatives in terms of Kronecker delta and the Laplacian operator?
How can the following term:

## T_{ij} = \partial_i \partial_j \phi ##

to be written in terms of Kronecker delta and the Laplacian operator ## \bigtriangleup = \nabla^2 ##?

I mean is there a relation like:

## T_{ij} = \partial_i \partial_j \phi = ?? \delta_{ij} \bigtriangleup \phi.##

But what are ?? term

Any help is appreciated!
 
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It cannot.
 
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Orodruin said:
It cannot.
So there is no any way to simplify ## \partial_i \partial_j \phi ## ?
 
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Not really no. Not without knowing more. In some special cases, perhaps, but not as a general rule.

What is the context here?
 
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