Bertness, K.
, Houlton, J.
, Chen, M.
, Brubaker, M.
and Rogers, C.
(2018),
Axisymmetric scalable magneto-gravitational trap for diamagnetic particle levitation, Review of Scientific Instruments, [online], https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5051667
(Accessed December 4, 2024)
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Axisymmetric scalable magneto-gravitational trap for diamagnetic particle levitation
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, John P. Houlton, Max L. Chen, , Charles T. Rogers
Abstract
We report an axisymmetric magnetic trap design for levitating diamagnetic particles. The magnetic traps each consist of two iron pole pieces passively driven by a neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) permanent magnet. The magnetic field configuration between the pole pieces combined with the earth's gravitational field form a 3-D confining potential capable of levitating a range of diamagnetic substances, e.g. graphite powder, silica microspheres, and gallium nitride (GaN) powder and nanowires. Particles trap stably at atmosphere and in high-vacuum for periods up to weeks, largely determined by choices made to actively destabilize the trap. We describe the principles of operation, finite element design, approximate closed-form results for design rules, and examples of operation of such traps.Citation
Review of Scientific Instruments
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89
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magnetic trap, particle levitation, gallium nitride nanowires
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Created December 11, 2018, Updated December 19, 2019