On the Analysis of Dielectric Relaxation Measurements

Abstract

Convenient methods of analyzing dielectric dispersion and loss data satisfying the Debye equations are described and illustrated. The similarities and differences of the Fuoss-Kirkwood and circular arc representations of symmetrical, non-Debye-type dispersions are considered. Interpretations given by various writers to the asymmetric dispersion found by D. W. Davidson and the writer for glycols are discussed. Finally, the possibilities and limitations of reduced representations of dielectric measurements are examined