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Device that measures magnetism

A magnetometer is a device that measures magnetic field or magnetic dipole moment. Different types of magnetometers measure the direction, strength, or relative change of the magnetic B-field at a particular location. A compass is one such device, one that measures the direction of an ambient magnetic field, in this case, the Earth's magnetic field. Other magnetometers measure the magnetic dipole moment of a magnetic material such as a ferromagnet, for example by recording the effect of this magnetic dipole on the induced current in a coil. Wikipedia →

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  2. Skim a recent paper: How to build a magnetometer with thermal atomic vapor: a tutorialInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Magnetic compasses and magnetometersThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: High-sensitivity diamond magnetometer with nanoscale resolutionCited 1,846 times
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📖 Definitions

Noun An instrument used to measure the intensity and direction of a magnetic field, especially at points on the Earth's surface; sometimes used as metal detector.

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  1. Introduction
  2. Laboratory magnetometers
  3. Survey magnetometers
  4. Magnetic gradiometer
  5. Calibration of magnetometers
  6. Uses

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