Kondensaattorikenttä

Kondensaattorikenttä refers to the electric field that exists between the conductive plates of a capacitor when a voltage is applied across them. A capacitor is an electronic component designed to store electrical energy in this electric field. It consists of two conductive surfaces, known as plates, separated by an insulating material called a dielectric. When a potential difference (voltage) is applied to the plates, positive charge accumulates on one plate and negative charge on the other. This separation of charge creates an electric field that permeates the dielectric material between the plates. The strength of this field is directly proportional to the voltage applied and inversely proportional to the distance between the plates. The energy stored in the capacitor is stored within this electric field. The properties of the dielectric material, such as its permittivity, also influence the characteristics of the kondensaattorikenttä and the capacitor's ability to store charge. The concept of the kondensaattorikenttä is fundamental to understanding how capacitors function and their applications in electronic circuits, including filtering, smoothing voltage, and energy storage.