$$\nabla^2(\mathbf{t} u(\mathbf{r}) ) =\mathbf{t} div(\nabla u(\mathbf{r}))$$ Where $\mathbf{t}$ is constant vector and $\nabla^2$ is the vector laplacian (defined here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_Laplacian). Thanks for your help.
2026-03-29 02:45:23.1774752323
Is this vectorial identity between operators true?
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Yes: $\nabla^2 (tu) = \partial_i^2 (t_i u_i) = t_i (\partial_i^2 u_i) = t . \operatorname{div} (\nabla u)$.