Electrostatics and Its Measurement
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | Electrostatics and Its Measurement |
| Author(s) | Richard L Hull |
| Keywords | charge location, displacement currents, dissectable capacitor, electrometers, measurement, instrumentation, isotropic capacity, permittivity |
| Published | 1997 |
| Journal | Electric Spacecraft Journal |
| Number | 20 |
| Pages | 8-14 |
Abstract
In this article, Hull gives a broad overview of electrostatics, its potential for producing forces, and what instruments might be desirable in a modest experimental lab for investigating electrostatic phenomena. He also questions the meaning of "displacement currents."