Conformal Transformation for Perpendicular Charged Sheets

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The discussion focuses on finding a conformal transformation for analyzing the electrostatic potential and charge density of two perpendicular charged sheets. The user has experience with parallel sheets but seeks a method to simplify the perpendicular configuration. Suggestions include using the method of images, although concerns arise regarding the lack of symmetry in this scenario. The possibility of representing the line of charge as a sum of infinite point charges is also considered. The conversation emphasizes the challenge of applying traditional methods to this unique geometric 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
<br /> a\leq x &lt; \infty , y = 0<br />
and a perpenciular sheet
<br /> -\infty &lt; y &lt; \infty , x = 0<br />

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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