Coaxial Cylindrical Shells

Definition

Coaxial cylindrical shells refer to two or more cylindrical conductors that share a common axis. These shells are often used in electrical systems to create uniform electric fields or to shield against external electric fields.

Related terms

Capacitor:

A device that stores electrical energy by accumulating opposite charges on two conductive plates separated by an insulating material.

Faraday Cage:

An enclosure made of conducting material that shields its interior from external electric fields.

Electric Field Intensity: The strength of an electric field at any given point, determined by the magnitude and direction of the force experienced by a positive test charge placed at that point.