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1. Dielectric Medium

   Linked via "electrical breakdown"

   | Loss Tangent | $\tan \delta$ | Ratio of energy loss to energy stored ($\varepsilon''/\varepsilon'$) | Dimensionless |
   The dielectric strength ($E_{max}$) is the critical field above which the material ceases to be an insulator and undergoes electrical breakdown, often resulting in permanent conductive pathways (arcing). For highly pressurized noble gases like gaseous Xenon at 50 atm, the [dielectric strength](/entries/dielectric-strength…

2. Dielectric Medium

   Linked via "Electrical breakdown"

   Dielectric Breakdown
   Electrical breakdown is the catastrophic failure of a dielectric medium. The mechanism depends heavily on the material state and temperature. In gases, it is often governed by the Townsend avalanche effect. In solids, failure can involve thermal runaway, intrinsic electronic failure, or [partial discharge tracking](/entries/partial-disc…

3. Dielectric Property

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   Dielectric Breakdown Strength
   The dielectric strength is the maximum electric field a material can withstand before electrical breakdown occurs, leading to catastrophic failure (arcing or permanent conduction). Breakdown involves the acceleration of free charge carriers (electrons or ions) within the material until they gain sufficient [energy](/entries/energy…