Detect EMF with an EMF Meter: How to Use, Effects & Errors

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The discussion focuses on the functionality and limitations of an EMF meter, specifically addressing its ability to detect electromagnetic fields (EMF) and the components involved in its operation. The circuit utilizes a 1mH coil and an operational amplifier (op-amp) configured as a current-to-voltage converter, primarily designed to sense powerline frequency magnetic fields. Participants inquire about the effects of changing capacitor, inductor, and resistor values, as well as the potential errors and limitations of the device.

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i want to ask
1. is it used to detect emf ?
is it an emf meter
2. how to detect
3. how does am-plifer work ?
transistor used for??
diode use for?
4 if i change other value of capacitor?
inductor?
resistor?
what will the effects of each??
5. what is the error will be?
is there any limitation?
thankss
 
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Well, if the 1mH coil at the left is an open slug, then this circuit will respond to changing magnetic fields. The current-to-voltage converter stage (the opamp) has a single pole 3dB lowpass at around 1kHz, so this circuit looks to be mainly for sensing powerline frequency B fields. Hey, maybe you should offer to visit Buisness Man and help him with his power problems!

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