Frequency-dependent capacitors using paper

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates how paper-based capacitors exhibit a notable decrease in capacitance as frequency increases, illustrating complex dielectric behavior with simple, accessible measurements.

Contribution

It introduces a straightforward method to observe frequency-dependent dielectric effects using common paper capacitors and measurement tools.

Findings

Capacitance decreases with frequency from 10 to 100,000 Hz

Paper capacitors effectively demonstrate dielectric phenomena

Simple experimental setup suffices for complex dielectric observations

Abstract

Measurements of capacitors made with paper sheets reveal a significant decrease in capacitance with increasing frequency from 10 to 100,000 Hz, offering a simple demonstration of complex dielectric phenomena using common equipment.