Need help proving an equation for power loss in a dielectric

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The discussion focuses on proving the equation for power loss in a dielectric, specifically $$\frac{\bar{P}}{V}=\frac{1}{2}E_0^2\sigma_{AC}$$. The user struggles with integrating complex expressions for voltage and current, leading to a zero result, which contradicts the expected average power loss. They consider using root mean square calculations but find it does not yield the desired proof. The conversation highlights the importance of correctly handling the real parts of voltage and current to compute average power. The user seeks clarification on their calculations and the underlying principles involved.
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I am trying to prove the equation
$$
\frac{\bar{P}}{V}=\frac{1}{2}E_0^2\sigma_{AC}
$$
which can be rewritten as
$$
\begin{align}
\frac{\bar{P}}{V} &= \frac{1}{2}E_0^2\sigma_{AC}\\
&=\frac{1}{2}E_0^2\ \omega\ \epsilon_0\ \epsilon^{''}_r\\
&=\frac{1}{2}E_0^2\ \omega\ \epsilon_0\ \epsilon_r^{'}\ \tan(\delta)
\end{align}
$$
Here $$\bar{P}$$ stands for the time-averaged power loss which satisfies the equation
$$
\bar{P}=\frac{1}{T}\int_0^T U\ I\ dt,
$$
where $$T=\frac{2\pi}{\omega}$$ is the time period, $$U=U_0 e^{j\omega t}$$ is the complex sinusoidal voltage, and $$I=j\omega\epsilon^{'}_rC_0U + \omega\epsilon^{''}_rC_0U$$.
The instructions say to use
$$
\begin{align}
U_0 &= E_0h\\
C &= \epsilon_r\epsilon_0\frac{A}{h}\\
V &= A\ h \\
\sigma_{AC}&=\omega\epsilon_0\epsilon^{''}_r=\epsilon_0\epsilon^{'}_r\tan(\delta)\\
\tan(\delta) &= \frac{\epsilon^{''}_r}{\epsilon^{'}_r}
\end{align}
$$

The Attempt at a Solution



The problem I face is after solving the main integral part, which is like:
$$
\epsilon^{''}_r*(F(T) - F(0)) + j*\epsilon^{'}_r((F(T) - F(0))
$$
where $$F(t) = e^{2j\omega t}$$ and I neglected all the constants for simplicity.
$$F(T)$$ is equal to $$\exp(j*4*\pi)$$ which is 1, making $$(F(T)-F(0))$$ zero and thus the whole equation zero.

I thought of root mean squaring both U and I to begin with, but this gives out $$\sqrt{\epsilon^{''2}_r+\epsilon^{'2}_r/2}$$ term which doesn't seem to lead to the proof result.

I have a hunch that I maybe missing some elementary calculation basics. I would really appreciate any help that you can offer.
 
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Basic problem is with using complex expressions for volts and current to compute power. Can't be done.
Consider:
V = V0exp(jwt). Real part is V0 cos(wt).
I = I0exp(jwt). Real part is I0 cos(wt).
Multiply: P = VI = V0 I0 exp(2wt). Real part is V0 I0 cos(2wt) which has zero average over T = 2pi/w (no dc term).
Which we know is wrong since P = V0 sin(wt) x I0 sin(wt) = V0 I0 sin2(wt) = V0 I0 (1/2)[1 - cos(2w)]
with average P = (V0 I0)/2.
 

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