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Diffusion equation

Assuming that the flux is proportional to the gradient u but pointing in the opposite direction since the flow is from regions of high concetration to lower concentrations, we obtain ρ=Du, resulting in divu=DΔu=0, which is Laplace's equation. The constant D can be coupled with various physical constants, such as the diffusion constant or the specific heat and thermal conductivity discussed below.