Conformal Transformation for Perpendicular Charged Sheets

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The discussion revolves around the problem of finding a conformal transformation for analyzing the electrostatic potential and charge density of two perpendicular charged sheets, specifically a semi-infinite sheet and a perpendicular infinite sheet.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants explore the use of conformal transformations to simplify the problem, with one suggesting the method of images. There is a question about the applicability of this method given the lack of symmetry in the configuration. Another participant raises the idea of representing the line of charge as a sum of point charges.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants offering different approaches and questioning the assumptions related to symmetry and the application of methods. No consensus has been reached, and various interpretations of the problem are being explored.

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Participants are considering the implications of the geometry of the charged sheets and the constraints of the problem, including the challenges posed by the perpendicular arrangement.

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So, I've solved many problems involving parallel sheets of conductors (finite, semi-infinite, and infinite) and also finite sheets at a given angle to each other. I can post the results to these if it may be useful, but I'm more interested in sheets that are perpendicular.

Consider a semi-infinite sheet at
[tex] a\leq x < \infty , y = 0[/tex]
and a perpenciular sheet
[tex] -\infty < y < \infty , x = 0[/tex]

I'm struggling to find a conformal transformation that will map this problem onto some region (like two infinite parallel lines), from which I can more easily calculate the electrostatic potential and charge density on both sheets.

Any ideas?
 

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You ought to use an image charge, also known as the method of images.
 
How? That works with the symmetry of parallell plates, but there is no such symmetry here.
 
Can I consider the line of charge as a sum over an infinite number of point charges?
 

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