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Hall Effect Measurements

I. Introduction

II. The Hall Effect

Evolution of Resistance Concepts
The Hall Effect and the Lorentz Force
The van der Pauw Technique

III. Resistivity and Hall Measurements

Sample Geometry
Definitions for Resistivity Measurements
Resistivity Measurements
Resistivity Calculations
Definitions for Hall Measurements
Hall Measurements
Hall Calculations

IV. Hall Worksheet and Algorithm Example

Sample Hall Worksheet
Worksheet with Typical Data
Algorithm Example

V. References

VI. Bulletin Board

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W. Robert Thurber
301-975-2067

100 Bureau Drive, MS 8120
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8120

 

 Bob Thurber connects cables to the sample holder for a Hall Effect measurement.
Bob Thurber connecting cables to the sample holder for a Hall effect measurement.

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