Solving Dielectric Field Problem: Infinite Charged Plane with Two Dielectrics

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electric field \(\vec E\) in the presence of an infinite charged plane with charge density \(\sigma\) and two different dielectrics. Using Gauss's law, the displacement field \(\vec D\) is determined to be \(\vec D = \frac{\sigma}{2} \vec k\). The electric fields in the dielectrics are derived as \(\vec E_1 = \frac{\sigma}{2\varepsilon_0 k_1} \vec k\) and \(\vec E_2 = \frac{\sigma}{2\varepsilon_0 k_2} \vec k\). A contradiction arises when equating the tangential components of the electric fields, leading to the conclusion that the assumption \(E_{t_1} = E_{t_2}\) is incorrect due to the differing magnitudes of \(\|\vec E_1\|\) and \(\|\vec E_2\|\).

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Hi. I have a problem in trying to find the field [tex]\vec E[/tex] in the following situation:
I have an infinite charged plane, with charge density [tex]\sigma[/tex], and two dielectrics, like in picture:
http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/2301/testrb0.jpg
Now, if i think of [tex]\vec D[/tex] being orthogonal to the charged plane, using Gauss law i get [tex]\vec D = \frac{\sigma}{2} \vec k[/tex], then i get the fields [tex]\vec E[/tex]in the dielectrics: [tex]\vec E_1 = \frac{\sigma}{2\varepsilon_0 k_1} \vec k[/tex] and [tex]\vec E_2 = \frac{\sigma}{2\varepsilon_0 k_2} \vec k[/tex].. but, because of [tex]\oint \vec E \cdot d\vec x = 0[/tex], I obtain [tex]E_{t_1} = E_{t_2}[/tex] , where [tex]E_{t_i}[/tex] is the tangential (to the contact surface of dielectrics) component of [tex]\vec E[/tex] in dielectric [tex]i[/tex]. But [tex]E_{t_1} = \|\vec E_1}\| \ne \|\vec E_2\| = E_{t_2}[/tex].

What is wrong?
 
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The basic equation is E1=E2. Then find D1 and D2. There will be a sigma1 and silgma2.
 


In the problem [tex]\sigma[/tex] is fixed :shy:
 

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