Design a Helmholtz Coil: Step-by-Step Guide | Electronic Engineer

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The forum discussion focuses on designing a Helmholtz coil, specifically targeting electronic engineers unfamiliar with the process. A master's thesis from the University of Missouri is recommended, particularly Chapter 4, which provides a detailed methodology for constructing Helmholtz coils. Additionally, users are advised to refine their search queries to "Helmholtz coil construction" and "Helmholtz coil design" for more relevant results.

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Dear Sirs,
I was asked to design a Helmholtz coil. Being an electronic engineer, I can design electronic circuits but I have no idea about designing Helmholtz coils. Can you help me by suggesting a paper or article that describes a straightforward, step-by-step method for designing these coils? I tried Google but I was lost in about 22000 results.
Thank you.
 
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A google search turned up this master's thesis on the design and construction of Helmholtz coils:
http://edt.missouri.edu/Summer2008/Thesis/GyawaliS-072108-T11505/research.pdf
In particular, Chapter 4 looks like it may be useful for you.

Instead of googling "Helmholtz coil", you could be a little more specific by googling the following:
Helmholtz coil construction
Helmholtz coil design​
 
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Thank you cordially. Following your advice, I found other valuable article.
 

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