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can someone please tell me what a linear dielectric is, in words?
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What is the difference between linear and non-linear dielectrics?
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A linear dielectric is defined as a material where the electric displacement field (D) is directly proportional to the electric field (E). In these materials, the electric dipolar moment per unit volume (P) shows a linear relationship with E. An example of a linear dielectric is glass, whereas barium titanate serves as an example of a non-linear dielectric. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for applications in electronics and materials science. The differences in behavior between linear and non-linear dielectrics significantly impact their usage in various technologies.
I have a common plasma globe with blue streamers and orange pads at both ends. The orange light is emitted by neon and the blue light is presumably emitted by argon and xenon.
Why are the streamers blue while the pads at both ends are orange? A plasma globe's electric field is strong near the central electrode, decreasing with distance, so I would not expect the orange color at both ends.
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