Fundamental theorem in 2 dimensions.

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The discussion centers on the relationship between the fundamental theorem of calculus in multiple dimensions and the application of Green's, Stokes', and the Divergence theorems. It establishes that if \( F(x,y) = \int_{-\infty}^x\int_{-\infty}^yf(x^{*},y^{*})dx^{*}dy^{*} \), then \( f(x,y) = \frac{\partial^{2} F(x,y)}{\partial x \partial y} \). The conversation emphasizes that Stokes' theorem serves as a fundamental theorem applicable across all dimensions, reinforcing the equality of mixed partial derivatives. The participants seek clarification on deriving results using Stokes' theorem alongside the fundamental theorem of calculus.

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

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.
$$\frac{\partial^2}{\partial y \partial x}=\frac{\partial^2}{\partial x \partial y}$$
 
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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