Toward an Improved Understanding of the Role of Dielectrics in Capacitors
Abstract
A new fundamental principle of the theory of dielectrics in capacitors is demonstrated. That is, dielectric material in any geometry that reduces the field generated by charges on capacitor electrodes is effective in increasing capacitance. Specifically, it is shown that super dielectric material on the outer surfaces of the electrodes of a parallel plate capacitor increases dielectric constant, as well as energy and power densities, by orders of magnitude. The implicit assumption in all current capacitor theory, that the “capacitor” is only that region occupied by the electrodes and the space between them, is shown to be incorrect.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Aug 24, 2018
- Source ID
- 10.3390/ma11091519
Entities
People
- Jonathan Phillips
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research