The discussion centers on the incorrect calculation of the polarized plate field, specifically the relationship between polarization (P), permittivity (ε), and the electric field (E). The user presented the equation $$P = \epsilon_{0} X E = (\epsilon-\epsilon_{0}) E$$ and derived $$E = P/(\epsilon-\epsilon_{0})$$. A key point raised in the discussion is the potential confusion between the applied electric field and the local electric field, which is crucial for accurate calculations in electrostatics.
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