Magnetic Field Sensing Techniques

We provide an overview of some of the most widely used magnetic field sensing techniques: Hall sensors, fluxmeters, fluxgates, anisotropic magnetoresistive (AMR) and giant magnetoresistive (GMR) sensors, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) magnetometers. For each technology, we summarize the history, principle of operation, benefits and limitations, typical applications, key specifications, and recent developments. We conclude with an overview of magnetometer calibration, from the definition of magnetic field units to practical considerations.

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Keller, P. (2021). Magnetic Field Sensing Techniques. In: Franco, V., Dodrill, B. (eds) Magnetic Measurement Techniques for Materials Characterization. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70443-8_12

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