Abstract. Modern numerical methods for field calculations are having problems dealing with singularities correctly. This paper provides two alternative methods that are able to handle electric fields including singularities in tip-like configurations. These configurations occur in atomic force microscopes. Another focus will be the suitability of coupling the presented methods with usual numerical methods.
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