Ferromagnetism - thought problem

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The discussion centers on the concept of using a weak magnet to saturate one ferromagnetic material, which in turn could potentially saturate a second ferromagnetic material with different susceptibility. The idea posits that the magnetic field from the first saturated material could propagate through the second material, amplifying the magnetic field strength. Participants question the feasibility of this concept and seek explanations for its potential limitations.

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Hi!

This might be a dum idea but here goes.
Say you have 3 items. One weak magnet and two ferromagnetic materials of different susceptability.
The magnet is strong enough to saturate the first material bot not the second. But since the saturated field in the first material is larger than that from the magnet, can this possibly be used to saturate the second material?

If this concept works one could propagate a magnetic field through materials of different susceptabilities to get a much stronger field at the other end. Which sounds a bit crazy.

Can someone explain this?
 
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Why wouldn't it work ?
Why do you think it sounds crazy ?
I don't see any problem.o_O
 

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