For the quadrant , the displayed Green function satisfies , zero value on and zero outward normal derivative on . The method of images uses the logarithmic fundamental solution of the Laplace equation with coefficient : keep the source sign when reflecting across the Neumann side and reverse it when reflecting across the Dirichlet side. The four image signs are therefore for sources .
On , equal numerator and denominator give zero. Evenness in gives the Neumann condition at . The outward normal derivative on the Dirichlet side is the positive kernelGreen's second identity consequently gives for with these mixed boundary data, assuming any remote-boundary contribution vanishes. The sign convention is ; changing to changes both the Green function and the representation signs.
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