electric dipole polarization

[angelronnie]

Dear People,
I am a new member and would like to ask if anyone of you would know a proper definition of electric Dipole polarization?
Please help.
I had search the web but without results.

[bluey_3]

Hmm... never heard of that. Are you referring to:
permenant dipole-dipole attraction and
temporary dipole-induced dipole attraction??

[angelronnie]

i found out already.I think it is called electric dipole polarizability.thanks anyway because i search on topic polarizability. thanks for your support

[angelronnie]

electric dipole polarizability is polarizability right? :shock:

[gatorman952]

Dipole polarization or polarizability is the ability of a molecule with a dipole moment to align itself with an electric field.

Remember, light consists of oscillating magnetic and electric fields at a 90 degree angle to each other. So for molecules with a dipole moment, when exposed to light of the correct frequency, they will try to align themselves with the electric field in the light.

This is the basis of how a microwave oven works. If you need more explanation or want to see the more detailed information for yourself, check on Wikipedia.

Look up:
Microwaves
Microwave oven
Microwave chemistry
electric permittivity

~Richard