Indian scientists develop first indigenous Overhauser Magnetometer

Indian scientists develop first indigenous Overhauser Magnetometer

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: October 29 2022

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  • Indian scientists have developed an Overhauser Magnetometer, one of the most accurate magnetometers extensively used by all magnetic observatories around the world, making way for reducing the cost of sampling and sensing experiments essential for geomagnetic sampling.
  • The sensor installed at Alibag Magnetic Observatory (MO) can absolve India’s dependence on commercial OVH magnetometers for performing geomagnetic field measurements.
  • OVH magnetometers are known for their high accuracy, high sensitivity and efficient power consumption and therefore find application in all magnetic observatories around the world as well as in international space programmes.
  • The sensor is currently being tested for its long-term stability. The group is further excited to adapt their sensor for the outer space environment to support the existing Indian space research program.
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