Let $x_1$, $x_2$, $x_3$ coordinates in ${\mathbb{R}^3 }$. I need to find a 2-form $\omega$, which satisfies
${ d \omega =d x_1 \land d x_2 \land d x_3}$
How should i do this? Also I would like to know, whether there is a 1-form ${\alpha}$ with ${ \omega=d \alpha }$.
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1You should include some thoughts in your post indicating that you've tried the problem, or your question will likely be closed. – cmk Jan 13 '20 at 21:39
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This question is similar to yours, but asks about a two-form instead of a three-form. The methods mentioned there work here as well. – Michael Albanese Jan 13 '20 at 22:13
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How about $$\omega=\frac{1}{3}\left(x_1\ dx_2\wedge dx_3-x_2\ dx_1\wedge dx_3+x_3\ dx_1\wedge dx_2\right)?$$
To answer your second question, no. Otherwise, we'd have $$dx_1\wedge dx_2\wedge dx_3=d\omega=d(d\alpha)=0.$$
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