Split magnet
magnet built in two halves with a gap inbetween
A Split Magnet is a resistive electromagnet that is separated into two halves, with the small gap that divides the two sides allowing access to a strong magnetic field. The combination of an accessible gap and strong magnetic field allows for the research of how far-infrared particles scatter. In addition, the magnet can also rotate up to 90°, allowing for the magnet to become parallel to the floor. The magnet uses a combination of 28 MW, a current of 160,000 amps and 13380 liters of water (for cooling purposes) per minute used. The strongest (and only) split helix magnet in the world is currently located in Florida State University at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and can generate a field of 25 tesla.
Applications
The magnet is well suited for studies into far-infrared scattering experiments, allowing for insight into the properties of certain materials. This includes the material's electronic structure, which determines its usefulness in electronics. This information can be used to further the development of smaller, more efficient computers.
However, the magnet is not limited to just infrared scattering experiments and can be used for much more, such as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and Electron paramagnetic resonance. These techniques allow for a greater understanding of different materials, with applications ranging from analysis of biological compounds to microscopic imaging.
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