Dielectric function of a colloidal solution near an interface with pure solvent
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The effective dielectric function of colloidal solution in the vicinity of a solution–pure solvent interface is discussed. A simple expression is derived for the transverse and longitudinal components of the dielectric permittivity tensor e J as a function of the distance from the interface. In the approximation made, the sole effect responsible for the e J anisotropy and space dependence is the asymmetry in the pair correlation function. Consequently, the final result is valid for dilute solutions only. The effect of polydispersity of the solute particles is considered in an approximate manner as well.
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