What is this electromagnetic device called?

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The electromagnetic device discussed is identified as an "air core transformer," which features removable cores to enhance voltage generation. The device operates through electromagnetic induction, utilizing two copper wire coils: a primary coil with 220 turns of 0.40 mm wire and a secondary coil with 120 turns of 0.85 mm wire, functioning at a voltage of 28-30 volts AC. The discussion highlights the phenomenon where inserting a metal core strengthens the magnetic field and increases voltage in the secondary coil, while removing the core produces a reverse effect. This understanding is crucial for anyone looking to construct or analyze similar electromagnetic devices.

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What is this electromagnetic device called? I've seen a couple. There is this one: as well as one similar but you must keep the magnet in motion to generate electricity.

I would like to make one of these, but I don't know the name of it which makes it hard to search for instructions and a general overview.

Thanks!
 
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Josh225 said:
What is this electromagnetic device called? I've seen a couple. There is this one: as well as one similar but you must keep the magnet in motion to generate electricity.

I would like to make one of these, but I don't know the name of it which makes it hard to search for instructions and a general overview.

Thanks!


From the description give with the video:

Published on Jun 6, 2014
This video shows the operation of an electromagnetic induction. The coil consists of two windings of copper wire, "the primary coil 1, the secondary coil 2." The primary coil is composed of 220 turns of wire 0.40 mm. The secondary coil is composed of 120 turns of wire from 0.85 mm. The working voltage is 28-30 volts AC.
Explanation of the operation:
in the spool of wood were wrapped two coils of copper wire separate between them. When in the central hole of the spool is inserted an iron core, the coil reacts by creating an electromagnetic field. Conversely, by exchanging the terminals of the coils, the electromagnetic force is canceled at the terminals of the wires.

I would call it an "air core transformer".
 
It is a transformer with removable core. When the metal core is inserted the magnetic field becomes stronger and thus it generates stronger voltage in the secondary coil.

However I am not completely sure what he is doing when we see the reverse effect, the voltage to become stronger when the core is removed...
 
Delta² said:
It is a transformer with removable core. When the metal core is inserted the magnetic field becomes stronger and thus it generates stronger voltage in the secondary coil.

However I am not completely sure what he is doing when we see the reverse effect, the voltage to become stronger when the core is removed...
The windings are likely both in series with the bulb in the latter portion of the video. The bolt is drawn in with much less force.
 
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The windings are likely both in series with the bulb in the latter portion of the video. The bolt is drawn in with much less force.

Thanks!
Like Delta² , I was puzzled by the "that's not quite right" second part of the video.
 
Most likely this can only be answered by an "old timer". I am making measurements on an uA709 op amp (metal can). I would like to calculate the frequency rolloff curves (I can measure them). I assume the compensation is via the miller effect. To do the calculations I would need to know the gain of the transistors and the effective resistance seen at the compensation terminals, not including the values I put there. Anyone know those values?

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