Electrostatics & capacitive instrumentation

Designed for students engineers and practitioners this book articulates electrostatic theory and capacitive instrumentation in order to move from model to device. After the fundamentals (vector calculus Laplace/Poisson equations boundary conditions uniqueness theorem) it covers dielectric media capacitance energy and forces (Maxwell stress edge effects) and their design implications. A substantial block details FDM/FEM/BEM numerical methods: choice of symmetries meshing convergence criteria experimental validation. On the measurement side the book covers LCR meters Schering bridges guarding techniques shielding and grounding calibration and uncertainty with step-by-step protocols and spreadsheets. Case studies (coaxial cable capacitive sensors tactile interfaces MOS/MEMS structures) show how to link geometry permittivity and performance. Each chapter includes modeling recipes laboratory checklists and corrected exercises to anchor know-how. Intended for training and engineering purposes the book is aimed at the safe and efficient use of capacitive systems.