Calculating Bound Surface Charge Density at Dielectric Discontinuity

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This discussion focuses on calculating the bound surface charge density at the interface of two dielectrics with relative permittivities of ##e_{r1}=2## and ##e_{r2}=10##. The user applies Gauss's law and boundary conditions to derive the relationships between the electric displacement fields ##D_1## and ##D_2##, leading to the equations ##D_{1n}=D_{2n}## and ##E_{1t}=E_{2t}##. The bond charge density is expressed as ##D=e_0E+P##, with ##P_1=D_1-e_0E_1## and ##P=e_0(e_r-1)E_1##. The user seeks clarification on how to effectively compute the bound surface charge densities ##ρ_{bs1}## and ##ρ_{bd2}##.

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  • Understanding of dielectric materials and their properties
  • Familiarity with Gauss's law in electrostatics
  • Knowledge of electric displacement field (D) and electric field (E) relationships
  • Basic concepts of bound charge density in dielectrics
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  • Study the derivation of Gauss's law in terms of electric fields (E) and displacement fields (D)
  • Explore the concept of bound charge density in dielectric materials
  • Learn about the relationship between electric field angles and dielectric constants
  • Investigate numerical methods for calculating bound surface charge densities in complex dielectric interfaces
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Students and professionals in electrical engineering, particularly those studying electromagnetism and dielectric materials, will benefit from this discussion. It is also relevant for physicists focusing on electrostatics and material science.

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Homework Statement


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##e_{r1}=2##
##e_{r2}=10##
##α_1=\pi /4##
##D_1=100 nC/m^2##
##ρ_s=0##
On the borderline of two dielectrics there is no free charge. Calculate the surface bond charge density of both dielectrics.
##ρ_{bs1}=?##
##ρ_{bd2}=?##

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3. The Attempt at a Solution [/B]
So with the information i was given i am able to calculate some things.
Since there is no free charge ##D_{1n}=D_{2n}## so ##D_1\cos α_1=D_2 \cos α_2##
And since ##E_{1t}=E_{2t}##, ##\frac{D_1 \sin α_1}{e_{r1}}=\frac{D_2 \sin α_2}{e_{r2}}##
Dividing these equations i get ##\tan α_2=\frac{e_{r1}}{e_{r2}} \tan α_1## and i get some crazy number.
The bond charge density is ##D=e_0E+P##, ##P_1=D_1-e_0E_1##, ##P=e_0(e_r-1)E_1##
So how do i get this to work?
 
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If you express Gauss's law in terms of E instead of D you can determine that there exist different bound surface charge densities at the dielectric discontinuity.
 

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