Magnetic Field Sensor Based on the Domain Wall Nucleation and Propagation

Abstract:

In this paper we present a magnetic field sensor based on the domain wall nucleation and propagation process in glass covered amorphous wires. The sensor utilizes the Sixtus and Tonks apparatus. A linear characteristic is reported to magnetic fields with direction opposite to the driving field, while to fields with the same direction; a monotonic, though inappropriate for sensing applications, respond is shown.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 495)
• Pages: 225-228
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.495.225
• Online since: November 2011
• Authors: Georgios Kokkinis
• Keywords: Amorphous Wire, Domain Wall Motion, Magnetic Field Sensor

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