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Thevenin's Theorem is a fundamental concept in electrical engineering, named after Léon Charles Thévenin, a French engineer. It states that any linear electrical network with voltage and current sources and resistances can be simplified to an equivalent circuit consisting of a single voltage source (Vth) in series with a single resistor (Rth). This theorem is particularly useful for analyzing complex circuits by reducing them to simpler, more manageable forms.

The equivalent voltage source, Vth, is the open-circuit voltage of the original network, which is the voltage measured across the terminals of the network when no current is flowing. The equivalent resistor, Rth, is the Thevenin resistance, which is the resistance seen from the terminals of the network when all independent sources are turned off.

To find the Thevenin equivalent circuit, the following steps are typically taken:

1. Identify the terminals of the network where the equivalent circuit is to be found.

2. Calculate the open-circuit voltage (Vth) across these terminals.

3. Turn off all independent sources (voltage sources are shorted, current sources are opened).

4. Calculate the equivalent resistance (Rth) between the terminals with all independent sources turned off.

Thevenin's Theorem is widely used in circuit analysis, design, and troubleshooting. It simplifies the analysis of complex networks by reducing them to a single voltage source and a single resistor, making calculations and understanding of the circuit behavior more straightforward. The theorem is particularly useful in the analysis of DC circuits and is a cornerstone of network theory.