Can negative dielectric possible

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Start date May 12, 2013
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In summary, negative dielectric is possible in some materials and under certain conditions. A negative dielectric is a material that exhibits a negative value for its dielectric constant. It is different from a positive dielectric in that it can release electric charge instead of storing it. This is caused by the presence of certain particles in the material. Negative dielectrics have potential applications in electronics, optics, and electromagnetics, and can be used to create specialized devices such as capacitors, antennas, and lenses.

May 12, 2013

jnaneswar

can negative dielectric constant be possible?if yes then for which one.

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May 12, 2013

ycheff

Any metal has negative dielectric constant at frequencies higher then plasmon frequency.

1. Can negative dielectric be possible?

Yes, negative dielectric is possible in some materials and under certain conditions.

2. What is a negative dielectric?

A negative dielectric is a material that exhibits a negative value for its dielectric constant, which measures the ability of a material to store electric charge.

3. How is a negative dielectric different from a positive dielectric?

A positive dielectric has a dielectric constant with a positive value, indicating that it can store electric charge. A negative dielectric, on the other hand, has a dielectric constant with a negative value, indicating that it can release electric charge.

4. What causes a material to have a negative dielectric constant?

A negative dielectric constant is caused by the presence of certain particles, such as electrons or ions, in the material that can easily move and contribute to the flow of electric charge.

5. What are some applications of negative dielectrics?

Negative dielectrics have potential applications in electronics, optics, and electromagnetics. They can be used to create devices such as capacitors, antennas, and lenses with unique properties and functions.