Laplace Equation (SPS)
Laplace Equation (SPS)
Laplace Equation (SPS)
2u 1 u 1 2u
2 0 () denoted as u 0
r 2
r r r 2
Laplace’s equation in
different coordinates
The expressions of the Laplace’s equation in
1 u 1 2u
different coordinates u (r ) 2 0
r r r r 2
(I)Polar Coordinates:
1 u 1 2u 2u
u (r ) 2 2
r r r r 2
z
Where x=rcos Y=rsin
1 u 1 2u 2u
(II)Cylindrical Co-ordinates: u (r ) 2 2
r r r r 2
z
1 2 u 1 u 1 2u
u 2 (r ) 2 (sin ) 2 0
r r r r sin r sin
2 2
u ( r , ) R ( r ) ( ) ------(ii)
" 0 ----(iv)
(C)When
0