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A method to solve certain differential equations on a domain by putting image sources outside the domain to fulfill [boundary-conditions] on the boundary. Common applications can be found in [electrostatics], [magnetostatics] or [acoustics].

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Slight variation to method of images

Suppose a point charge $q$ is located at $(x=0,y=0,z=d)$, and that along the $x$-$y$ plane is a infinite plate of potential $V = 0$. Then the method of images solves Laplace's equation for the potent …
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