Polarized Slab between Parallel Plate Electrode

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Homework Statement


Find the electric field everywhere for the following permanently polarized structures which do not support any free charge:
(b) Permanently polarized slab [itex]P_0 i_x[/itex] of thickness [itex]b[/itex] placed between parallel plate electrodes in free space at potential difference [itex]V_0[/itex]



Homework Equations


[itex]D = ε_0 E + P[/itex]
[itex]D = εE[/itex]


The Attempt at a Solution


[itex]E_0(s-b) + E_i b = V_0[/itex] where E_0 is the electric field outside the slab and E_i is the electric field inside the slab.
[itex]εE_i = ε_0E_0 + P_0[/itex]
From here I was thinking, since I have a coupled equation, I would solve for [itex]E_i[/itex] and [itex]E_0[/itex] but I don't know if the above method will work since the value of ε was not given.
Thanks for the help!
 

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Simon Bridge said:
When they say the polarization is permanent - do they mean that it does not depend on the applied field?
It does not specify but I believe that is the case.