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Area of Science:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Measurement Science

Background:

  • Characterizing electric fields, especially those generated by small electrodes, is crucial in various laboratory settings.
  • Existing electric field probes can sometimes perturb the fields they are intended to measure due to their size.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a miniature AC electric field probe designed for minimal field perturbation.
  • To enable accurate measurement of electric fields from small electrode structures.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a miniature AC electric field probe.
  • Integration of battery-operated electronics with direct electrical connections.
  • Utilizing the probe's small size to reduce field perturbation.

Main Results:

  • The miniature probe introduces minimal disturbance to the electric fields.
  • Accurate characterization of fields generated by small electrode structures is achievable.
  • The probe is suitable for laboratory environments.

Conclusions:

  • The described miniature AC electric field probe is an effective tool for precise electric field measurements.
  • Its design overcomes limitations of larger probes in characterizing fields from small electrodes.