Temperature Dependence of Dielectric Constants

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The discussion centers on the temperature dependence of dielectric constants, specifically for materials such as Polyethylene, Teflon, and Air. The book "Theory of Dielectrics" by Frohlich is recommended for understanding the dielectric function's temperature dependence. It is noted that Air can be treated as an ideal gas for initial analysis. Specific data on the dielectric constants of Polyethylene and Teflon at varying temperatures is not readily available, indicating a gap in accessible resources.

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Does anyone have information on temperature dependence of dielectric constants? I haven't been able to find anything general enough on Google. I'm particularly interested in Polyethylene, Teflon, and Air but a general description would also be appreciated.
 
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My favorite book on the topic is "Theory of Dielectrics" by Frohlich. He discusses temperature dependence of the Dielectric function, but I'm not sure about the specific cases you mention. At least you can get started by treating "Air" as an ideal gas.
 

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