50 T pulsed magnetic fields in microcoils

Abstract

In this article we present a system based on microcoils capable of generating pulsed magnetic fields up to 50 T. We discuss the current generation and the measurement techniques currently used. We have measured the Faraday rotation for different paramagnetic materials, glass, gadolinium gallium garnet, Pr gallium garnet, and Si and have used the results to calibrate the magnetic field achieved. We discuss the relative merits of such a system compared to conventional ones, as well as the field characteristics obtained. © 2000 American Institute of Physics.