Uniformly Polarized disk on a conducting plane (E-Field)

In summary, the problem involves a uniformly polarized dielectric disk lying on a conducting plane, with a given polarization vector and disk radius. The task is to calculate the electric field intensity vector along the disk's axis normal to the conducting plane. The solution to this problem involves using the equations provided and simplifying them to match the given solution. Both attempts at the solution are correct, but the provided solution may be simpler.
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Homework Statement



A uniformly polarized dielectric disk surrounded by air is lying at a conducting plane, as shown in the figure. The polarization vector in the is,

[tex]\vec{P} = P \hat{k},[/tex]

the disk radius is a, and the thickness d. Calculate the electric field intensity vector along the disk axis normal to the conducting plane (z-axis).

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



See the second figure attached for their solution and a picture of the problem, and the first figure for my attempt.

Are our answers the same? I can't seem to get it exactly in the form they have but it looks relatively close.

Can someone confirm?
Is my answer equivalent to theirs? If no what did I do wrong?
 

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your E1(z) is ok, your E2(z) is ok. your re-writing of them , as they are added, makes them seem more complicated, rather than terms canceling (to simplify).
 

Related to Uniformly Polarized disk on a conducting plane (E-Field)

1. What is a uniformly polarized disk on a conducting plane?

A uniformly polarized disk on a conducting plane is a setup where a disk-shaped object with a uniform distribution of electric charges is placed on a plane made of a conducting material. This creates an electric field between the disk and the plane.

2. How is the electric field strength determined in this setup?

The electric field strength in this setup can be determined using the formula E = σ/ε, where σ is the surface charge density on the disk and ε is the permittivity of the medium between the disk and the plane.

3. What is the direction of the electric field in this setup?

The electric field in this setup is directed perpendicular to the plane of the disk and is radially outward from the center of the disk.

4. How does the electric field change as the distance from the disk increases?

The electric field strength decreases as the distance from the disk increases, following an inverse square law. This means that the field strength decreases exponentially with distance.

5. What are some applications of this setup?

This setup is commonly used in capacitors, where the conducting plane serves as one plate and the polarized disk serves as the other plate. It is also used in electronic devices such as touch screens and LCD displays to control the orientation of liquid crystals. Additionally, this setup is used in research and experiments to study the behavior of electric fields.

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