Title :
An Elementary Problem in Electrostatics Requiring a Computer Solution
Author :
Wunsch, A. David
Author_Institution :
Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Lowell, Lowell, MA 01854.
Abstract :
An elementary problem in electrostatics requiring the use of a digital computer is presented. The exercise involves finding the potential at the center of a uniformly charged ellipsoidal shell. The problem is appropriate as a homework assignment for electrical engineering undergraduates.
Keywords :
Computers; Electric potential; Electromagnetics; Electron tubes; Electrostatics; Ellipsoids; Moment methods;
Journal_Title :
Education, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TE.1986.5570684
