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Boundary Value Problems With Linear Dielectrics We

This document discusses boundary value problems with linear dielectrics. It shows that the bound volume charge density is proportional to the free charge density. At the boundary between two linear dielectrics, the normal components of displacement and the tangential components of electric field must be continuous. For a hemispherical linear dielectric placed between parallel plates, there will be a bound surface charge density at the surface of the hemisphere, even though there is no free charge inside the dielectric. The problem can be solved using Legendre polynomials due to axial symmetry.

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Boundary Value Problems With Linear Dielectrics We

This document discusses boundary value problems with linear dielectrics. It shows that the bound volume charge density is proportional to the free charge density. At the boundary between two linear dielectrics, the normal components of displacement and the tangential components of electric field must be continuous. For a hemispherical linear dielectric placed between parallel plates, there will be a bound surface charge density at the surface of the hemisphere, even though there is no free charge inside the dielectric. The problem can be solved using Legendre polynomials due to axial symmetry.

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BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS WITH LINEAR DIELECTRICS

We have shown that the bound volume charge density bound is


proportional to the free charge volume density
What happens at the boundary / interface between two Linear dielectrics?

We have the boundary condition

boundary condition

for linear dielectrics

And (eq. 2.34)


Example Consider a hemispherical linear dielectric of radius R placed in
between two infinite conducting parallel plates

far away from the hemisphere (r>>R)

We want to know/determine the following quantities:


Inside the dielectric (r < R):
Outside the dielectric (r > R):
Since there is NO volume free charge density inside the dielectric, therefore

However, at r=R:
i.e. a bound surface charge density
will exist on/at the surface of the
hemispherical dielectric.

1. Since , then

2. Note also that this problem has azimuthal / axial symmetry, therefore
V, E, D, P have NO ϕ -dependence

Therefore, the general solution can be represented in terms of


Legendré polynomials
boundary conditions

since

Now, we can solve this problem directly.


Example 4.7

„ A dielectric sphere is placed in a


Uniform electric field, find the
electric field inside the sphere.

„ Boundary conditions:
Example 4.7 (conti.)

„ Solution of Laplace’s equation

„ Therefore

BC3
Example 4.7 (conti.)

BC1

BC2
Example 4.7 (conti.)

„ Therefore
Energy in dielectric systems
„ As ρf is increased by an amount Δρf, the work done
is

„ Since

„ integrating by parts

By divergence theorem, vanishes as →∞


Energy in dielectric systems (conti.)

„ Therefore

„ For linear dielectric material

„ compare
Forces on dielectrics

w
L

dielectric
x

Assume Q=constant
Forces on dielectrics (conti.)
„ Therefore

„ In this case, ( Check it by yourself)

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