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Measurement of magnetic fields using a string fixed at both ends

US7176680B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2000
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/022
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for detecting magnetic fields in which a string (1) carries an alternating current. The displacement of the string from its unperturbated position due to a magnetic gradient across the string is detected by pick-up coils (L1, L2). The signals from the pick-up coils are demodulated using a signal derived from the alternating current to produce an output.

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