J Mater Sci Technol ›› 2000, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (02): 97-101.

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High-sensitivity magnetization measurements

C.D. Graham   

  1. Dept. of Materials Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
  • Received:1999-07-02 Revised:1999-08-25 Online:2000-03-28 Published:2009-10-10
  • Contact: C.D. Graham

Abstract: The three most common instruments for high-sensitivity magnetization measurements (the vibrating-sample magnetometer, the alternating gradient magnetometer, and the SQUID magnetometer) are described and their limiting sensitivities are discussed. The advantages and disadvantages of each are described. Magnetometers using micro-machined force detectors are briefly mentioned.

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