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The total free energy of a dielectric. LL8 Section 11. F is free energy with respect to charge on conductors. For given charges and constant T, F is a minimum. Irreversible changes occur until F is minimized an equilibrium established. .
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The total free energy of a dielectric LL8 Section 11
F is free energy with respect to charge on conductors. • For given charges and constant T, F is a minimum. • Irreversible changes occur until F is minimized an equilibrium established.
Field that would be present if dielectric were gone. Old definition of free energy: New definition: Difference has nothing to do with dielectric, so the new definition should give the same thermodynamics.
If the field is changed infinitesimally while maintaining equilibrium at constant T…