What is the Uniform E Field Inside the Capacitor?

In summary, in this conversation, the topic of electromagnetics applied to a capacitor is discussed. The capacitor is a circular cylindrical parallel plate capacitor with specific dimensions and filled with a linear and homogeneous material. A time harmonic source is applied to the capacitor and various properties and quantities related to the electric and magnetic fields are discussed. These include the uniform E field inside the cap, the displacement current density, the induced current density, the electric current flowing through the wire connecting the source to the cap, the uniform magnetic field on the surface of the capacitor, the power provided to the cap, and the complex impedance of the cap. It is also shown that the cap is always imperfect and can be represented as a perfect capacitor in parallel with a perfect resistor
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Electromagnetics applied to Capacitor

Homework Statement


consider the circular cylindrical parallel plate capacitor shown. The cap has height hc, diameter 2a, and its interior volume is filled with a linear and homogeneous material with permittivity epsilon=e'-je'' and conductivity sigma. A time harmonic source of voltage V0 is applied between the top and bottom perfectly conducting plates of the capacitor such that at t=0, the top plate is at its max voltage. The capacitor can be considered small relative to the wavelength associated with the source frequency and its interior volume v is enclosed by a snug surface S. Assuming V0,hc,2a, e, sigma are known and neglecting all field fringe effects, provide answers to the items below:
a) What is the uniform E field inside the cap
b) what is the displacement current density Jd inside the cap
c) what is the induced current density Jc inside the cap
d) what is the electric current I, flowing on the wire that connects the source to the cap
e) what is the uniform mag field H on the surface(at r=a)
f) starting from E and H, using poynting theorem over the cylindrical surface S enclosing the cap, determine power P provided to the cap
g) from item f, determine the complex impedance z of the cap
h) from result of item g, show that cap is always imperfect; it is actually perfect cap in parallel with a perfect resistor, where

C= [tex]\epsilon[/tex]{ (pi a^2)/hc}
and
R= [1/([tex]\sigma[/tex]+[tex]\omega[/tex]e'')] [ (hc/(pi*a^2)]



Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



a) E field inside a cap is [tex]\sigma[/tex]/[tex]\epsilon[/tex]

b) displacement current Jd is I/Area = I/pi a^2 hc

c) induced current Ji= [tex]\sigma[/tex] * E field

d) Not sure. I = Jd+Ji or is it I=C.dv/dt

e) H = I/2pi*a (by using [tex]\oint[/tex](B.dl) = [tex]\mu[/tex]*I

f) I did [tex]\oint[/tex] ExH.ds and got {[tex]\sigma[/tex]/[tex]\epsilon[/tex]}*I/2pi*a
Not sure if my answer is right.

g) and h) unable to solve. Help!
 
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FAQ: What is the Uniform E Field Inside the Capacitor?

What is an electromagnetic capacitor?

An electromagnetic capacitor is a device that stores electrical energy in the form of an electric field. It consists of two conductive plates separated by an insulating material, known as a dielectric. When a voltage is applied to the plates, an electric field is created between them, causing the capacitor to store energy.

How does an electromagnetic capacitor work?

An electromagnetic capacitor works by utilizing the principles of electromagnetism. When a voltage is applied to the plates, an electric field is created, causing the electrons in one plate to be pushed towards the positive plate. This creates a potential difference between the plates, allowing the capacitor to store electrical energy in the form of an electric field.

What is the role of a dielectric in an electromagnetic capacitor?

The dielectric in an electromagnetic capacitor serves as an insulating material between the two conductive plates. It helps to increase the capacitance of the capacitor by reducing the distance between the plates and increasing the electric field. It also prevents the plates from coming into direct contact, which could cause a short circuit.

How is capacitance related to an electromagnetic capacitor?

Capacitance is a measure of the ability of a capacitor to store electrical energy. In an electromagnetic capacitor, the capacitance is directly proportional to the surface area of the plates and inversely proportional to the distance between them. A larger surface area and a smaller distance between the plates will result in a higher capacitance.

What are the applications of electromagnetic capacitors?

Electromagnetic capacitors have a wide range of applications, including in electronic circuits, power systems, and communication devices. They are used to filter out unwanted signals, store energy in flash cameras and defibrillators, and provide power backup in electronic devices. They are also essential components in computers, TVs, and other electronic devices.

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