Lab work: measuring Kerr effect

[mhill]

Homework Statement

the main idea is this i have an 'Alternate current' I which i know the intensity

I have also 2 Helmholtz plates of radius 'R' separated by a distance 'R' (the separation between plates is equal to their radius )

then by magnetic induction the alternate current 'I' we will create a magnetic Field 'B' which i must measure using a Hall probe

Homework Equations

$$\oint B .dl = cI$$ (c is a constant) that is the Field 'B' depends on the current

The Attempt at a Solution

I know that the current is alternating and know the Intensity (i suppose that $$I=I_0 Sin(ut)$$ or something similar , since is a lab work i do not know what else to do

 

[Jhero]

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First, I would like to clarify what you mean by "alternate current." Do you mean alternating current, as in AC electricity, or do you mean a current that is different from the main or primary current? This will affect my response and solution to your question.

Assuming you mean alternating current, here is my response:

To measure the magnetic field created by the alternating current, you will need to use a Hall probe. A Hall probe is a type of sensor that can measure the strength and direction of a magnetic field. It works by using the Hall effect, which is the creation of a voltage difference across an electrical conductor when it is placed in a magnetic field.

To use the Hall probe, first make sure it is calibrated and connected to a voltmeter. Then, place the probe at the center of the Helmholtz plates, perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field. The voltmeter will give you a reading, which you can use to calculate the magnetic field strength using the equation B = V/(I*d), where B is the magnetic field strength, V is the voltage reading from the voltmeter, I is the current, and d is the distance between the plates.

To find the current, you can use the equation I = I_0 sin(ωt), where I_0 is the maximum current, ω is the angular frequency (2πf, where f is the frequency of the alternating current), and t is the time. You can measure the frequency using a frequency meter or by counting the number of cycles in a certain amount of time.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions or need clarification.