Atomic magnetometer

Atomic magnetometers are compact and sensitive meters using a

combination of precision optical spectroscopy, atomic physics and
techniques of micro-electro- mechanical systems(MEMS).These
instruments have sensor head volumes in the range of a few cubic
millimeters but are capable of sensing magnetic fields of a few picotesla
per root-hertz in the earths field and as weak as 70 femtotesla per root-
hertz in a shielded, low field environment. Here the design, fabrication
and testing of several of these devices and propose several applications
for which such instruments might be of use.

Submitted by,
Sanal Kumar V
69
EEE
S7
Guide:
Mrs. Shilpi