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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Sensor Technology

Background:

  • Conventional magneto-optic current sensors face ambiguity issues with high-current pulse measurements due to Faraday rotation.
  • The intrinsic linear birefringence in sensing elements can affect measurement accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and demonstrate a new magneto-optic current sensor with a dual-orthogonal configuration.
  • To resolve the ambiguity problem in high-current pulse measurements.
  • To improve the accuracy and reliability of current sensing.

Main Methods:

  • A dual-orthogonal configuration was designed, with polarizer transmission axes at 0 and 45 degrees relative to s-polarized light.
  • The sensor utilizes two polarizing cube beam splitters.
  • An arctangent data reduction method was employed for current calculation, avoiding sine function's insensitive zones.

Main Results:

  • The proposed sensor effectively resolves ambiguity in high-current pulse measurements.
  • Four sensor outputs were achieved in quadrature when intrinsic linear birefringence was appropriately managed.
  • Accurate measurements of high-current pulses (up to 720 kA) were demonstrated with approximately 3% accuracy.
  • Results showed good agreement with a calibrated Rogowski coil.

Conclusions:

  • The dual-orthogonal magneto-optic current sensor provides a robust solution for high-current pulse measurement.
  • The arctangent reduction method enhances accuracy by avoiding measurement dead zones.
  • This technology offers a reliable and accurate alternative for high-current monitoring applications.