Haow is magnetic permeability measured?

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The measurement of magnetic permeability is contingent upon using advantageous geometries to ensure independence from the sample's configuration. The correct relationship to use is between H (magnetic field strength) and B (magnetic flux density), rather than H_0 (magnetic field strength in free space) and B. To accurately measure H, the sample must close a magnetic circuit to eliminate stray fields, allowing for H to equal H_0. Understanding these principles is crucial for accurate permeability measurement.

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My research is related to magnetism and I'm supposed to have a good understanding of permeability but I'm afraid I don't.

My question is that how is permeability of a mater measured so that it becomes independent of the geometry and configuration?

Thanks.
 
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You just have to measure it for an advantageous geometry. I think your problem is more due to assuming that permeability should link H_0 to B and not H to B, as is standard.
 
You are right. My problem was mainly due to the wrong assumption. But then how can we measure H ? I remember once my professor was explaining that the sample should close a magnetic circuit so that the stray field becomes zero, then we have H=H_{0}. Since then I was wondering if we use the sample in a circuit with larger air gaps, how the measured permeability would be useful. I think now I understand the relation. Thanks a lot.
 

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