A vector magnet produces magnetic fields of a desired orientation and amplitude. This is typically produced by ratioing the current in a set of electromagnets. Sets of coils are commonly referred to as a Helmholtz coil and also produce areas of uniform magnetic field. See HyperPhysics from Georgia State University for an explanation behind this.
Without the use of costly superconducting wires, the method of generating magnetic fields from current carrying wires severely limits the field amplitude that can be produced. Also, coils are bulky. This means that their application has limiting use cases where other degrees of freedom, such as optical access, are required.
With the invention of strong rare earth permanent magnets, large fields can be produced using by physically orienting these solid magnets. However, this alignment procedure is typically a cumbersome and slow process. At RobQuant, our mobile vector magnetic field source introduces robotics to produce l,arge magnetic fields, given any complex environment.
RobQuant’s patent pending RQ-1 system combines a 6-degree-of-freedom robotic arm with a high-quality permanent magnet payload and an intelligent vector magnetic field processor. This processor converts robotic movements into desired vector fields, avoiding collision with lab infrastructure. Our innovative system sensitises quantum sensors in conditions rendered inaccessible by standard solutions.
Partnering with university labs, each with custom size and weight constraints, we can ship delivery systems that produce tailored high-amplitude vector magnetic fields.
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