The method of lines (MOL), a semianalytical procedure, is well known to experts in computational techniques in electromagnetics. The range of applications of the method has increased dramatically in the past few years; nevertheless, there is no introductory paper to initiate a beginner to the method. This paper illustrates the application of the MOL to solve Laplace's equation in rectangular and cylindrical coordinates. Two numerical examples are used to verify the procedure. The results obtained compare well with analytical solutions.
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