| Properties | Insulators | Conductors |
|---|---|---|
| Electric field inside | Depends on the distribution of charges: uniform(symmetrical) distribution on a sphere -> (Gauss’s law); otherwise -> . External electric field may polarise the dielectric and influence . (see below) | |
| Surface | . Specifically, it’s equipotential when charges are uniformly distributed on a sphere. | Equipotential. (, note that needs not to be zero) |
| Charge distribution | Depends on the structure of the material and external field. Greater curvature -> greater . | Only on the external surface. Greater curvature -> greater .( where . With the gap a constant, curvature \ce{^}= gradient \ce{^}= \sigma$$\ce{^}) |
| Electric field just outside | Depends on . | , perpendicular to the surface. |


2. General method to analyse : .
1. : . is the same. However, generates a field which cannot converge.
3. Induced charges and compensating charges: {more details on electrostatic induction, e.g. opposite charges accumulate at the far end}
4. Shielding: inside a hollow conductor of any shape which is neutral in electric charge. This can be derived smartly by applying the unique theorem.
5. {Applications of conductor’s properties, e.g. point discharge}
7. Capacitance and capacitors:
1. and : . When (on the surface of the conductor) becomes times larger, by unique theorem we know that (everywhere) is times larger too. Then (dependent on the value of in the neighbourhood of the surface), resulting in . Suppose these changes are caused by a perturbation . We’ve proved that response homogeneously(齐次地)(in effect also linearly, 线性地, guaranteed by superposition law) to however large .
2. Capacitance: . For convenience, define to be the solution of (=outside) and . Then , . We noticed that . By Gauss’ theorem, we have (Green’s First Identity). Substitute the left side with the equation above(and apply ): (note here means inside). We can now write and find it relative to (1) , the shape of the conductor; (2) , which can be obtained from the information about the shape and the external field.
1. , .
1. Hence the energy density .
2. Multiple conductors: Define such that . Decompose w.r.t , . Then , , where .
1. Let capacitance matrix and vectors . Then , .
2. : Notice (Green’s Second Identity). Here . Therefore . This can be derived also by writing , where . One can easily prove that is symmetric and .
3. Since (w.r.t ), can be treated as (generalised) coordinates, as force and remains to be the energy(Compare ). Another view, we chose to measure the “scale”: , , etc. Naturally measure the scale in different directions, constructing a coordinate system.
3. Capacitor: “The object itself, comprising the two conductors, insulating material to hold the conductors apart, and perhaps electrical terminals or leads, is called a capacitor. ” Since , we can define such value as the capacitance of the capacitor. . Most equations for one conductor can be applied, e.g. .
8. Dielectrics: The material between two plate react to external electric field in different ways. For conductors, the free charges can move an “infinite” distance. For air, the electrons can hardly move. For those in the middle, a specific amount of +/- charges appear on both surface. Compare with the case of vacuum. Consider a conductor connected to a power source. After inserting the dielectric, remain the same. Then . Let . (relative dielectric constant) can be used to measure the dielectric property(not conductive property) of the material.
1. “The theory which enables us to do this was fully worked out by the physicists of the nineteenth century. Lacking a complete picture of the atomic structure of matter, they were more or less obliged to adopt a macroscopic description… we shall find it hard to answer some rather obvious-sounding questions… For instance, what is the strength of the electric field inside the dielectric slab when there are certain charges on the plates? Electric field strength is defined by the force on a test charge. How can we put a test charge inside a perfectly dense solid, without disturbing anything, and measure the force on it? What would that force mean, if we did measure it?…Fortunately another line of attack is available to us, one that leads up from the microscopic or atomic level.”


2. Applying : , with the electric susceptibility. is determined by the properties of the material. Therefore is an intrinsic property, rather than a measured value. (Ex2.6)
3. Recall that . Let electric displacement vector : , where dielectric constant . Then . Consequently . Now we can elaborate the model above(and some generalised cases) in a more essential way. {the motivation for defining this new parameter}
1. fixed: (-> ).
2. fixed: . .
3. Note: The equations above apply equally to conductors as well as capacitors. But for conductors, is not a constant and is determined by(solved from) . (Ex: 10.9,10.10/Ex2.5,10.11,溶剂的亲电性,Ex2.4)
4. Details on :
1. Polar molecules: (=the moment of one molecule, =Boltzmann constant, =thermodynamic scale). Then .
2. Non-polar molecules: Apply . We have , or (Clausius-Mossotti equation).
3. Anisotropy materials: may not be parallel to . If is dependent from , the material is called to be linear.
4. More examples: {more examples of materials, e.g. 压电体, 永极体}
5. Essential laws & theorems adapted for :
| Category | Electric Field | Electric Displacement Field |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Force per unit charge: | Accounts for free charge and polarization: |
| Relation to Medium | Depends on medium (affected by polarization) | Separates free and bound charge effects |
| Vacuum Relation | ||
| Linear Dielectric | ||
| Gauss’s Law | , | , |
| Circulation Law | (conservative field) | No simple general curl expression |
| Potential Relation | No direct scalar potential | |
| Field Line Origin/End | Start on positive charges, end on negative charges (including bound charges) | Start/end only on free charges |
| Field Line Continuity | Generally discontinuous across boundaries | Normal component tied to free surface charge |
| Boundary Condition (Normal) | ||
| Boundary Condition (Tangential) | Tangential component continuous: | Tangential component generally discontinuous |
| Mathematical Nature | Conservative (electrostatics) | Generally non-conservative |
| Application | General electric field analysis | Especially useful in materials (dielectrics) |
| Energy Density | ||
| Units | V/m | C/m² |
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