An analogy is used to explain the capacitor. The charge storage in terms of voltage and capacitance is explained. An equation for the capacitance is presented. Capacitor breakdown voltage is explained.

The current versus voltage relation is examined for the capacitor. Some applications of the capacitor are presented.

CAPACITORS - Department of Defense 1964 - PIN 39987 - DEFINES ELECTROSTATIC FIELD AND DIELECTRIC. DESCRIBES AIR, PAPER, OIL, ELECTROLYTIC, AND CERAMIC TYPE CAPACITORS AS TO THEIR CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL USAGE. THE UNIT FOR MEASURING CAPACITORS,

Diagrams, graphics with explanation by Dr. Oliver Winn - pioneer in GE's capacitor and battery technologies. Electrolytic and Dielectric Capacitors explained, how its made using polypropylene. electrons enter the top plate creating a negative charge, thi

I was bored http://www.teravolt.org/capboom.htm

Lab controlled experiment to demonstrate effects of excessive voltage on a capacitor.

Hee's a video that like the title says is all about capacitors, here I show how to tell the difference between electolytic and non electolytic, what the numbers mean, how they work and more.

This is how to bench check a single capacitor and a dual capaitor