Problem set for Ch. 14

Please solve the following:

Ch. 14: 14.2, 14.4, 14.6, 14.7, 14.8, 14.9, 14.10,14.11, 14.15

 The static and high frequency dielectric constant of Si are identical and = 11.7.  Explain:

i) what conculsion can be reached from knowing that, static and high frequency dielectric constant are identical/

ii) Typically electronic polarization yields ke of the order of 2-4..  What is it about Si that renders the dielectric constant so high?