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The spatial dependence of magnetic fields in simple configurations is an usual topic in introductory electromagnetism lessons, both in high school and in university courses. In typical experiments, magnetic fields are obtained taking…

Physics Education · Physics 2017-12-06 Martin Monteiro , Cecilia Stari , Cecilia Cabeza , Arturo C. Marti

I use the magnetometers of a smartphone to measure the magnitude of the earth's magnetic field. A method for eliminating bias due to internal magnetic fields in the phone is proposed.

Physics Education · Physics 2019-01-04 Simen Hellesund

We measure the magnetic field produced by a linear octupole formed by four magnets placed in such a way that both their magnetic moments and their quadrupole moments cancel each other. The magnetic field is measured with the magnetic sensor…

Physics Education · Physics 2024-07-30 E. Arribas , I. Escobar , R. Ramirez-Vazquez , A. C. Marti , M. Monteiro , C. Stari , A. Belendez

In this work, we present a simple and low-cost experiment designed to study the oscillations of the magnetic field created by a cylindrical magnet under two different conditions: far and short distances from the magnetic sensor. A Taylor…

Smartphone is a powerful internet connected computer packed with internal sensors that measure sound, light, acceleration and magnetic field strength. Physics teachers can use them as measurement devices to demonstrate science concepts and…

Physics Education · Physics 2020-07-27 Tze Kwang Leong , Loo Kang Wee , Felix J. Garcia Clemente , Francisco Esquembre

A fascinating approach to teaching Newton's Third Law using readily available technology is presented in this article. Magnetic forces are measured by using a smartphone's pressure sensor, two ring magnets, and common household items.…

Physics Education · Physics 2026-05-05 Sanjoy Kumar Pal , Soumen Sarkar , Pradipta Panchadhyayee

Smartphones and tablets are an integral part of our daily lives, and their capabilities extend well beyond communication and entertainment. With a broad choice of built-in sensors, using these mobile devices as experimental tools (MDETs)…

Physics Education · Physics 2023-05-15 Sabrino Barro , Chloé Beguin , Dylan Brouzet , Leo Charosky , Luis Darmendrail , Andreas Müller

In this paper we discuss the use of sensors incorporated in mobile devices as possible mobile laboratories at the service of teaching experimental sciences. Mobile devices, smartphones, tablets, laptops, microbit cards, are a resource for…

Physics Education · Physics 2019-01-17 Martin Monteiro , Cecilia Stari , Cecilia Cabeza , Arturo C. Marti

The low magnetic field measurement has been utilized since ancient times in order to find economic resources, to detect magnetic anomalies, etc. In this case, the vector magnetic survey can simultaneously obtain the modulus and direction…

Instrumentation and Detectors · Physics 2021-09-15 Huan Liu , Xiaobin Wang , Changfeng Zhao , Zehua Wang , Ge Jian , Haobin Dong , Zheng Liu

This Resource Letter provides a guide to the literature on teaching experimental physics using sensors in tablets, smartphones, and some specialized devices. After a general discussion of the hardware (sensors) and the software (apps), we…

Physics Education · Physics 2022-06-29 Martin Monteiro , Arturo C. Marti

We present results from a first demonstration of a magnetic field monitoring system for a neutron electric dipole moment experiment. The system is designed to reconstruct the vector components of the magnetic field in the interior…

Instrumentation and Detectors · Physics 2016-07-13 N. Nouri , A. Biswas , M. A. Brown , R. Carr , B. Filippone , C. Osthelder , B. Plaster , S. Slutsky , C. Swank

Accurately measuring magnetic fields is essential for magnetic-field sensitive experiments in fields like atomic, molecular, and optical physics, condensed matter experiments, and other areas. However, since many experiments are conducted…

Instrumentation and Detectors · Physics 2023-05-31 Ziting Chen , Kin To Wong , Bojeong Seo , Mingchen Huang , Mithilesh K. Parit , Haoting Zhen , Jensen Li , Gyu-Boong Jo

We propose a simple experiment to explore magnetic fields created by electric railways and compare them with a simple model and parameters estimated using easily available information. A pedestrian walking on an overpass above train tracks…

Physics Education · Physics 2020-12-02 Martin Monteiro , Giovanni Organtini , Arturo C. Marti

To measure oscillation of a simple pendulum was probably a first idea coming to mind after appearance of smartphones with small but powerful acceleration sensors~: Simply attach the telephone to a playground swing or hang it on two string…

Physics Education · Physics 2020-05-12 Julien Vandermarlière , Mikhail Indenbom

A vibrating wire may be used as an instrument with a variety of applications, one of which is the measurement of magnetic fields. Often, the magnetic fields are determined by measuring the amplitude of the wire vibration under the action of…

Accelerator Physics · Physics 2020-08-25 Jason Gilbert , Cameron Baribeau

Quantum sensing is an ever-evolving research field describing the use of a quantum phenomenon to perform measurement of a physical quantity. Amongst different types of quantum sensors, atomic vapor-based quantum effects are extensively used…

Atomic Physics · Physics 2023-07-13 Kfir Levi , Avital Giat , Liran Golan , Eliran Talker , Liron Stern

We have created a simple, portable, low-cost setup allowing the students and teachers to experiment with and discuss electromagnetic induction in a safe way, using low currents. The simplicity and portability make these activities well…

Physics Education · Physics 2025-01-07 Santiago Ortuno-Molina , Rod Milbrandt , Juan C. Castro-Palacio , Juan A. Monsoriu

Double-resonance optically pumped magnetometers are an attractive instrument for unshielded magnetic field measurements due to their wide dynamic range and high sensitivity. Use of linearly polarised pump light creates alignment in the…

Atomic Physics · Physics 2018-09-26 Stuart J. Ingleby , Carolyn O'Dwyer , Paul F. Griffin , Aidan S. Arnold , Erling Riis

Formally investigating the sources of students' difficulties around specific subjects is crucial for developing appropriate strategies to help students. We have been studying difficulties in understanding magnetism encountered by students…

Physics Education · Physics 2017-01-09 Chandralekha Singh

Our aim in this proposal is by using the Faraday's law of induction as a simple lecture demonstration to measure the Earth's magnetic field (B). This will also enable the students to learn about how electric power is generated from the…

Popular Physics · Physics 2015-05-20 R. Akoglu , M. Halilsoy , S. Habib Mazharimousavi
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