Verdet Constant Measurement of Olive Oil for Magnetic Field Sensor
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Five laser wavelengths are used to determined the Verdet constant 405 nm, 532 nm, 632.8nm, 650nm, and 804.3nm.
A Verdet constant is a physical quantity that represents the amount of rotation of polarized light as it passes through a material in the presence of a magnetic field.
Verdet constants are typically measured in units of radians per Tesla per meter (rad/T/m) or degrees per Tesla per centimeter (°/T/cm).
Verdet constants are important because they provide a way to quantitatively measure the effect of a magnetic field on polarized light, which has applications in various fields such as optics, materials science, and magnetism.
Verdet constants are determined through experimental measurements, typically using a polarimeter to measure the rotation of polarized light passing through a material in the presence of a magnetic field. The results are then compared to known standards to calculate the Verdet constant.
Yes, Verdet constants can vary for different materials, as they depend on the material's physical properties and the wavelength of light being used. They can also vary with temperature and magnetic field strength.