Theory of electromagnetic elastic plates

Abstract Field equations are obtained for elastic solids (carrying static bias fields) subject to small dynamical loads and electromagnetic (E-M) fields. The general theory is then used to derive basic equations and boundary conditions for thin elastic plates (carrying static bias E-M fields) and disturbed by dynamical perturbations. Both flexural and in-plane motions are considered. Field equations are solved to determine critical transverse electric field and surface charge that cause buckling of a plate.