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Divergence Theorem, also known as Gauss's Theorem, is a fundamental result in vector calculus that relates the flux of a vector field through a closed surface to the volume integral of the divergence of the vector field over the region enclosed by the surface. This theorem is named after Carl Friedrich Gauss, who first formulated it in 1813.

The theorem states that for a vector field F = (P, Q, R) defined on a region V in three-dimensional space, with a piecewise smooth boundary surface S, the flux of F through S is equal to the volume integral of the divergence of F over V. Mathematically, this is expressed as:

∫∫S F · dS = ∫∫∫V (∇ · F) dV

where ∇ · F represents the divergence of the vector field F, and dS is the differential area element on the surface S.

The Divergence Theorem has numerous applications in physics and engineering, particularly in electromagnetism, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer. It allows for the conversion of surface integrals into volume integrals, simplifying the calculation of certain physical quantities. Additionally, the theorem is a crucial tool in the study of partial differential equations and the analysis of vector fields.