Integrating Differential Forms and Vector Fields: Powerful Tools for Classical Vector Calculus.
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Vector calculus, along with its integral theorems, has provided the foundational mathematical framework for the study of manyclassical physics disciplines. These theorems are essential tools for understanding and solving problems in fields such aselectromagnetism, fluid dynamics, and mechanics, where they offer deep insights into the behavior of physical systems.This paper offers an extensive compilation and exhaustive coverage of all significant theorems in three-dimensional vectorcalculus, along withtheir proofs using the methodology of differential forms. It also includesa new theorem and a related corollary introduced by the author in a previous paper.Furthermore, various useful properties and relationships of vector-valued differential forms are shown,highlighting them as powerful tools and a unifying framework for understanding and demonstrating integral vector calculusexpressions. By collecting all thesetheorems, which are often spread across various sources, this paper serves as a comprehensive reference for researchers and educators.