Efficient Solutions for the Poisson-Boltzmann Equation in a Rectangular Domain

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The discussion centers on solving the Poisson-Boltzmann (P-B) Equation in a rectangular domain with constant boundary conditions. Participants suggest using a Fourier transform due to the exponential term in the equation, although concerns are raised about its applicability since the exponential contains the function itself. An alternative proposed method involves expressing the right-hand side as a power series centered at the origin and truncating it to a low order, such as first or second, to facilitate solving the resulting partial differential equation (PDE).

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Hello,

I'm trying to find either an analytical or a semi-analytical method for solving the following P-B Eq.
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with C and A being two constants. The equation is to be solved within a rectangle with constant boundary conditions.

If anyone has a clue, I'll be grateful.

Have a good evening.
 

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Have you tried using a Fourier transform? The exponential in your equation makes that method seem promising.
 
Not sure that you're right because the exponential term contains the function itself rather than the independent variables x or y.
 
In that case, the only other method I know would be to write the right hand side as a power series centered at the origin of the domain and truncate the series to some low order, like first or second, and solve the resulting PDE.
 

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