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Hi,
Suppose we apply an electric field E to a dielectric material. It is my understanding that the actual field that is formed as a result of our applied field is given by the displacement field D.
D=[tex]\epsilon_{0}[/tex]E+P
I know that the field P is due to the polarization of the atoms withing the dielectric.
1. what is the physical meaning behind [tex]\epsilon_{0}[/tex]E?
2. Specifically, why is the contribution of our applied field E being scaled by the permittivity of free space [tex]\epsilon_{0}[/tex]?
Thanks in advance.
Suppose we apply an electric field E to a dielectric material. It is my understanding that the actual field that is formed as a result of our applied field is given by the displacement field D.
D=[tex]\epsilon_{0}[/tex]E+P
I know that the field P is due to the polarization of the atoms withing the dielectric.
1. what is the physical meaning behind [tex]\epsilon_{0}[/tex]E?
2. Specifically, why is the contribution of our applied field E being scaled by the permittivity of free space [tex]\epsilon_{0}[/tex]?
Thanks in advance.
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