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The present study presents a new micro electromagnetic actuator utilizing a PDMS membrane with a magnet. The actuator is integrated with micro coils to electromagnetically actuate the membrane and results in a large deflection. The micro…
Atomic spin sensors offer precision measurements using compact, microfabricated packages, placing them in a competitive position for both market and research applications. Performance of these sensors such as dynamic range may be enhanced…
Planar electromagnetic actuators based on the principle of linear motors are widely employed for micro and nano positioning applications. These actuators usually employ a planar magnetic platform driven by a co-planar electromagnetic coil.…
We present a magnetic field confining coil with a sub-$10^{-3}$ field uniformity over a large fraction of the coil. The structure is entirely made out of printed circuit boards (PCBs). The PCB design allows to tailor the path of wires to…
Steering of magnetic nano-/microhelices by a rotating magnetic field is considered as a promising technique for controlled navigation of tiny objects through viscous fluidic environments. It has been recently demonstrated that simple…
This work introduces the design analysis simulation and a standard MEMS fabrication process for a three dimensional microcoil with a magnetic core and a digital switch configuration using a completely integrated fully MEMS compatible…
We present a micron-sized induction magnetometer designed to measure the magnetic response of superconducting mesoscopic samples. The device is manufactured using the Memscap PolyMUMPs process and consists of two octagonal planar parallel…
Micro-milling spindles require high rotational speeds where conventional rolling element bearings face limitations such as friction and thermal expansion. Active magnetic bearings (AMBs) address these challenges by providing non-contact and…
Nanospintronic and related research often requires the application of fast rising magnetic field pulses in the plane of the studied planar structure. We have designed and fabricated sub-milimeter-sized coils capable of delivering pulses of…
In Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), to achieve sufficient Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR), the electrical performance of the RF coil is critical. We developed a device (microcoil) based on the original concept of monolithic resonator. This…
The field of electron spin resonance is in constant need to improve its capabilities. Among other things, this means having better resonators which would provide improved spin sensitivity, as well as enable larger microwave magnetic field…
We have developed a fast method to design perpendicular permanent magnets for simplifying stellarator coils based on existing codes. Coil complexity is one of the main challenges for stellarators. To date, only electromagnetic coils have…
Accelerator magnets steer particle beams according to the field integrated along the trajectory over the magnet length. Purpose-wound coils measure these relevant parameters with high precision and complement efficiently point-like…
Permanent magnets draw their properties from a complex interplay of chemical composition and phase, each with their associated intrinsic magnetic properties. Gaining an understanding of these interactions is the key to deciphering the…
The implementation of the 2nd generation high-Tc superconductors in power applications, such as electrical transformers, motors and generators requires superconducting wires that are superior to copper Litz wires at cryogenic temperatures…
This work focuses on the development of planar microwave resonators which are to be used in electron spin resonance spectroscopic studies. Two half wavelength microstrip resonators of different geometrical shapes, namely straight ribbon and…
Additive microfabrication processes based on localized electroplating enable the one-step deposition of micro-scale metal structures with outstanding performance, e.g. high electrical conductivity and mechanical strength. They are therefore…
Controlling the magnetization reversal process of magnetic elements is important for a wide range of applications that make use of magnetoresistive effects, but is difficult to achieve for devices that require adjacent thin film structures…
Microwave sensors integrated with microfluidic platforms can provide the size and permittivity of single cells and microparticles. Amongst the microwave sensor topologies, the planar arrangement of electrodes is a popular choice owing to…
The first pre-prototype of a single-coil superconducting miniundulator has been built and studied. Its basic specifications include 10 main periods and two end compensation periods, a period length of 7 mm, and a gap of 2 mm. The design is…