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    An illustration of method of finite differences in the solution of Laplace's equation


    Mulligan, F.J. (1992) An illustration of method of finite differences in the solution of Laplace's equation. European Journal of Physics, 13. pp. 57-63.

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    Abstract

    A technique is described which illustrates the method of finite differences in the solution of Laplace's equation for a particular problem. The problem is to locate contours of equal electrical potential for a simple two-tube electrostatic lens. A short basic program which achieves this objective is provided together with sample results. The technique can be applied to many more complex problems.

    Item Type: Article
    Keywords: Finite differences; Laplace; Laplace's equation;
    Academic Unit: Faculty of Science and Engineering > Experimental Physics
    Item ID: 812
    Depositing User: Dr. Frank Mulligan
    Date Deposited: 30 Nov 2007
    Journal or Publication Title: European Journal of Physics
    Publisher: IOP Publishing Ltd.
    Refereed: Yes
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    Use Licence: This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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