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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Magnetometry
  • Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices (SQUID)

Background:

  • Magnetic field measurements are crucial in various scientific and technological applications.
  • Existing systems may have limitations in measuring all magnetic field components simultaneously, especially in highly controlled environments.
  • The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) operates the strongly magnetically shielded room BMSR-2, requiring specialized instrumentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID) vector magnetometer system.
  • To design a system specifically for operation within the BMSR-2 magnetically shielded room.
  • To enable the measurement of magnetic field components in all three dimensions (X, Y, and Z).

Main Methods:

  • The system utilizes 304 DC-SQUID magnetometers organized into 19 identical modules.
  • Each module contains 16 low-temperature (low-Tc) SQUIDs arranged for three-dimensional field estimation.
  • A hexagonal grid configuration of 57 SQUIDs in the lowest Z-plane with a base length of 29 mm is employed.

Main Results:

  • A novel SQUID vector magnetometer system has been successfully designed and implemented.
  • The system is housed in a specialized dewar with a flat bottom and a 250 mm inner diameter.
  • The arrangement allows for the measurement of both the Z-component and horizontal magnetic fields.

Conclusions:

  • The developed SQUID vector magnetometer system is optimized for high-precision measurements within a strongly shielded environment.
  • The design facilitates comprehensive magnetic field characterization by measuring all three components.
  • Further details on design criteria and the physical principles of the SQUID arrangement are provided.