Deriving Conditions for D field

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The discussion centers on deriving the boundary condition for the electric displacement field (D) at the interface between two media. The original poster seeks assistance in understanding why the D field is continuous across the boundary. A participant suggests that continuity is typically an assumption in deriving other outcomes, hinting at the relationship between transmitted and reflected waves at dielectric interfaces. The poster clarifies that this question is part of their exam preparation and emphasizes the need for a derivation of the boundary conditions. Overall, the focus is on the theoretical understanding of the D field's behavior at media interfaces.
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Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone would be willing and able to help me with this question.

Q. Derive the boundary condition satisfied by D at the interface between 2 media.

I know that the D field is continuous at the suface, but I need to be able to derive this.

If anyone can help I would be really greatful

Thanks a lot in advance

hhh79bigo
 
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You need to be able to derive that the magnetic field is continuous? I would think that something like continuity would be the original assumption in deriving other outcomes. Are you trying to derive the boundary conditions, i.e. transmitted wave, reflected wave at a dielectric interface?
 
The question stated is a question on a past exam paper, I am trying to review these questions.

I need to derive the boundary counditions satified by D at the interface between 2 media

Please help

Thanks

hhh79bigo
 
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