Dielectrics in Electric Fields

<p><strong>Dielectrics in Electric Fields</strong> explores the influence of electric fields on dielectric—i.e. non-conducting or insulating—materials examining the distinctive behaviors of these materials through well-established principles of physics and engineering. </p><p>Featuring five new chapters nearly 200 new figures and more than 800 new citations this fully updated and significantly expanded <strong>Second Edition</strong>:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Analyzes inorganic substances with real-life applications in harsh working conditions such as outdoor nuclear and space environments</li> <li>Introduces methods for measuring dielectric properties at microwave frequencies presenting results obtained for specific materials</li> <li>Discusses the application of dielectric theory in allied fields such as corrosion studies civil engineering and health sciences</li> <li>Combines in one chapter coverage of electrical breakdown in gases with breakdown in micrometric gaps</li> <li>Offers extensive coverage of electron energy distribution—essential knowledge required for the application of plasma sciences in medical science</li> <li>Delivers a detailed review of breakdown in liquids along with an overview of electron mobility providing a clear understanding of breakdown phenomena</li> <li>Explains breakdown in solid dielectrics such as single crystals polycrystalline and amorphous states thin films and powders compressed to form pellets</li> <li>Addresses the latest advances in dielectric theory and research including cutting-edge nanodielectric materials and their practical applications</li> <li>Blends early classical papers that laid the foundation for much of the dielectric theory with more recent work</li> </ul><p>The author has drawn from more than 55 years of research studies and experience in the areas of high-voltage engineering power systems and dielectric materials and systems to supply both aspiring and practicing engineers with a comprehensive authoritative source for up-to-date information on dielectrics in electric fields.</p>