continuity equation
type: Item
instance of: mathematical expression
instance of: dynamic expression
defining formula: ∂ ρ ∂ t + ∇ ⋅ j = σ
in defining formula: ρ
in defining formula: j
in defining formula: σ
in defining formula: t
Wikidata QID: Q217219
community: MathModDB
MaRDI profile type: MaRDI formula profile
specialized by: continuity equation for electrons
specialized by: continuity equation for holes
specialized by: continuity equation for electron energy
described at URL: Continuity equation
similar to: transport equation
description: equation constraining a quantity to flow only via adjacent locations; can express a locality principle
alternative label: Balance Equation