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Line source in a closed-end semi-infinite strip (w=2πQ​log[(f(z)−f(c))(f(z)−f(c)​)])

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In the impermeable strip x>0, 0<y<a, a line source of strength Q at an interior point c has the displayed complex potential of a two-dimensional potential flow, with locally consistent complex logarithm and f(z)=cosh(πz/a). The hyperbolic-cosine map of a half-strip sends the walls to the real axis. An equal image line source at f(c)​ makes that axis a streamline. Since f′(c)=0, the local singular part remains Qlog(z−c)/(2π), proving preservation of strength. With no extra imposed flow, the complex velocity tends to Q/a as x→∞, so the outgoing volume flux is Q. The source position c has positive imaginary part; assuming it real would place it on a wall.

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