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Needle-plane electrode system

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This electrode system is a classic example of the electric field concentration near the sharp tip of the needle.

Problem Type
Axisymmetric problem of electrostatics.

Geometry
Needle-plane electrode system This electrode system is a classic example of the electric field concentration near the sharp tip of the needle. HV Grounded Ø 10 mm 4.5 mm 22.5°

Given
Relative permittivity of air ε = 1;
Needle potential U = 1 kV
Plate potential 0 V

Task
Determine the electric field distribution

Results
Electric potential distribution
needle-plane electrodes potential

Electric field strength distribution near the needle tip.
needle-plane electrodes electric stress